Old Boys Camp RD (FR 1851) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois
Old Boys Camp RD (FR 1851) in IL
A 0.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Pope County, IL. The road serves CCC Tree Planting. The road is open seasonally, May 9 to December 9.
Shawnee National Forest, Hidden Springs Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.
All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (0.1 miles). Climbs 70 ft over 0.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length.
The Lake Glendale shoreline is 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Vienna, is 12 mi off.
September normals 58–82°F, 3.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Shawnee National Forest, Hidden Springs Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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