Cany Ridge RD (FR 295) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois

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Cany Ridge RD (FR 295) in IL

Shawnee NF, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District
455 ft
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A 0.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Union County, IL. The road serves Anna State Hospital Reservoir Dam.

Shawnee National Forest, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.

All 0.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Mostly gravel, with 0.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 130 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The State Pond shoreline is 1.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Jonesboro, is 3.4 mi off.

September normals 58–82°F, 3.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Shawnee National Forest, Mississippi Bluffs 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?