Whiplash (FR 444) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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Whiplash (FR 444) in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
691 ft
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A 0.8-mile stretch of graded 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.

All 0.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (0.8 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Carrier Mills, is 17 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
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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?