Hamburg (FR 266) in IL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Illinois
Hamburg (FR 266) in IL
A 3.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Union County, IL. The road serves Hamburg Hill. The road is open seasonally, May 9 to December 9.
Shawnee National Forest, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.
2.1 of the 3.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2.1 of the 3.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 540 ft over 3.1 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 29%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Green Creek runs 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Jonesboro, is 4.1 mi off.
September normals 57–81°F, 3.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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