Raum Lookout RD (FR 427) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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Raum Lookout RD (FR 427) in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
765 ft
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A 0.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Pope County, IL. The road serves War Bluff Valley Sanctuary.

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 for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Carrier Mills, is 18 mi off.

September normals 59–82°F, 3.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?