FR 310 — Milligan Hill in IL -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 310 — Milligan Hill in IL

Road corridorShawnee NF, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District

7.7 mi from Cobden

Maps 518 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
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 110 ft over 0.8 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 15%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • A pond lies 0.1 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

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 47–71°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.