Vinegar Jack RD (FR 1653) in IL -- Camping Rules & Access

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Vinegar Jack RD (FR 1653) in IL

Road corridorShawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District

17 mi from Carrier Mills

Maps 537 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 3.3–3.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Shawnee National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/9–12/9Stay limit: 14 days · 28 days total per calendar year · within 28 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • 2.8 of this road’s 5.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 2.8 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Vinegar Jack Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 450 ft over 5.4 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.3 miles off.
  • Buck Creek runs 0.9 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping or to establish, maintain, or occupy any camp or camping equipment present in excess of 14 days in a 28 day period. No more than 28 cumulative days in a calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 46–70°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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