Whitey (FR 1701) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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Whitey (FR 1701) in IL

Shawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District
510 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pope County, IL. The road serves Avery Hollow. 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. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. A pond lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Vienna, is 15 mi off.

September normals 58–82°F, 3.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Quarrel Creek RD (FR 1527) in ILDispersed Camping0.3miNear Steer (FR 1395) in ILDispersed Camping0.7miBuckhart RD (FR 1528) in ILDispersed Camping1.5miCopperous Spur 50 (FR 422) in ILDispersed Camping1.8mi1471A in ILDispersed Camping2.4mi
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?