Spillway (FR 1740) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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Spillway (FR 1740) in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
366 ft
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A 0.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Pope County, IL. The road serves Ghost Dance Canyon Boulder Falls. 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 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (0.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. A water crossing 0.4 miles in.

The Sugar Creek Lake shoreline is 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Vienna, is 11 mi off.

September normals 58–82°F, 3.5″ 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?