Iron Mountain RD (FR 605) in IL -- Camping Rules & Access

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Iron Mountain RD (FR 605) in IL

Road corridorShawnee NF, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District

3.4 mi from Cobden

Maps 447 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
VerizonWEAK
AT&TSTRONG
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 360 ft over 1.2 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 18%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • A pond lies 0.7 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 46–71°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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