FR 729 — Chimney Rock in IL -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 729 — Chimney Rock in IL

Road corridorShawnee NF, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District

6.3 mi from Goreville

Maps 440 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

Difficult
  • All 2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 350 ft over 2 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 21%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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 46–71°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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