Wiedeman Hollow (FR 1600) in IL -- Camping Rules & Access

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Wiedeman Hollow (FR 1600) in IL

Road corridorShawnee NF, Hidden Springs Ranger District

8.3 mi from Harrisburg

Maps 744 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Shawnee National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/9–12/9Stay limit: 14 days · 28 days total per calendar year · within 28 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Stone Face.
  • Estimated climb: 10 ft over 0.8 miles, with sustained grades near 16%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.

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, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.