Vaughn Cem RD (FR 855) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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Vaughn Cem RD (FR 855) in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
500 ft
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Overnight camping allowedCLOSED
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A 7.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pope County, IL. The road serves Shelter Cave. 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.

0.3 of the 7.5 miles in are closed. 5.5 of the 7.5 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length.

The nearest town, Carrier Mills, is 18 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Julien Hill (FR 1501) in ILForest Road Road0.6miBig Creek Fork RD (FR 1486) in ILForest Road Road1.0miSimmons RD (FR 1498) in ILDispersed Camping1.2miRaum Lookout RD (FR 427) in ILDispersed Camping3.3miWhiplash (FR 444) in ILDispersed Camping3.6mi
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?