River Road Plot 2 (FR 470) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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River Road Plot 2 (FR 470) in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
526 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pope County, IL. The road serves Smithland Lock One Dam. 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 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

A river runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Marion, is 21 mi off.

September normals 58–82°F, 3.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Shetlerville RD (FR 119) in ILForest Road Road1.8miRaum Lookout RD (FR 427) in ILDispersed Camping4.0miPolka Dot (FR 1818) in ILDispersed Camping4.1miVaughn Cem RD (FR 855) in ILForest Road Road4.1miJulien Hill (FR 1501) in ILForest Road Road4.2mi
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?