Dispersed Camping in Hardin County, Illinois
Showing 33 locations in Hardin County.
Beaver Creek #3 Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Beaver Creek #3 road, surrounded by the beautiful forests of the Shawnee National Forest.
Big Creek Spur RD Dispersed
A secluded dispersed camping corridor in a wooded setting along Big Creek Spur Road within the Shawnee National Forest.
Camp Cadiz Campground
Camp Cadiz Campground sits on the site of an old Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) work camp. It offers level sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. It is typically quiet and spacious, though it can get busier during local hunting seasons. Both standard and equestrian camping are allowed.
Cave In Rock State Park
This scenic state park campground on the Ohio River offers grassy sites with electric hookups, a modern shower house, and easy access to the famous cave. It features standard amenities including a dump station and fresh water.
English Pond Spur
A quiet, secluded spur road corridor within the Shawnee National Forest leading toward English Pond, offering seasonal dispersed camping.
Finnie Road Dispersed
A corridor along Finnie Road in Shawnee National Forest. This area offers standard roadside pull-offs in a quiet, forested setting.
Forest Road 1466 Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along Forest Road 1466 in the Shawnee National Forest. The road features a gravel surface and is open year-round.
Furnace Ridge Road Dispersed
Furnace Ridge Road offers quiet, wooded dispersed camping within the Shawnee National Forest, located near the historic Iron Furnace site.
Garden Rec Sites Road Dispersed
Forest road offering seasonal dispersed camping access along Garden Rec Sites Road in the Shawnee National Forest, featuring convenient wooded pull-offs near local scenic trails.
Goose Creek Ridge Road Dispersed
Scenic ridge-top forest road offering quiet dispersed camping sites nestled inside the Shawnee National Forest.
Grand Pierre North
This Forest Service road corridor in Shawnee National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping options along a gravel and native-dirt track.
Harris Creek Spur RD Dispersed
A remote dispersed camping corridor situated along the Harris Creek Spur Road in the Shawnee National Forest.
High Knob Campground
A developed national forest campground situated near the High Knob scenic overlook. This location provides access to scenic hiking trails, including the River to River Trail, and features facilities suitable for equestrian camping as well as standard campers. It sits amidst mature hardwood forest landscapes.
Hooven Hollow Dispersed
Quiet seasonal dispersed camping along a dirt forest road nestled in Shawnee National Forest.
Lead Pit Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Lead Pit Road in the Shawnee National Forest.
Mcpherson Cem Spur 1 Dispersed
A scenic, unpaved forest corridor along McPherson Cemetery Spur 1 in Shawnee National Forest, offering quiet, shaded camping away from high-traffic routes.
Mcpherson Cem Spur 2 Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor along McPherson Cemetery Spur 2 in Shawnee National Forest. It provides basic dirt-road pull-offs suitable for standard-sized vehicles seeking a secluded wooded camping experience.
One Horse Gap Lake Road
A secluded backcountry forest road corridor in Shawnee National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping near Vinegar Jack Hill.
One Horse Gap Spur
A quiet seasonal spur road inside the Shawnee National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping sites near the Benham Hill area.
Pharaoh Campground
A quiet, well-maintained developed campground located near the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area. Features rustic sites nestled in pine trees with fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets. Highly suitable for tents and smaller camper rigs.
Pleasant-Hicks Spur
A quiet seasonal forest road corridor within Shawnee National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping settings near Hicks Dome.
Poor Farm Road Dispersed
Seasonal dispersed camping sites along Poor Farm Road in the Shawnee National Forest, offering standard roadside pull-offs.
Rose Creek Road Dispersed Area
This scenic forest corridor winds through the deep hardwoods of the Shawnee National Forest. It provides excellent opportunities for quiet, dispersed camping along the roadway, with several pullouts offering privacy and shade near the High Knob area.
Sam Jackson Road Dispersed
This forest corridor provides seasonal dispersed camping opportunities in the scenic woods of Shawnee National Forest. It offers a peaceful retreat with easy access for standard passenger vehicles.
Shetlerville Road Dispersed
A year-round dispersed camping corridor on Shetlerville Road, situated within the scenic wooded hills of the Shawnee National Forest.
Sol Winters Spur Dispersed
A quiet forest spur road, Sol Winters Spur provides secluded dispersed camping options within a dense, wooded setting in the Shawnee National Forest.
Spring Hill Road Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping corridor along Spring Hill Road in the Shawnee National Forest, providing quiet primitive pull-offs.
Spring Valley Road Dispersed
Spring Valley Road runs through quiet sections of the Shawnee National Forest, offering standard roadside dispersed camping opportunities.
Thacker Hollow Road Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping options along Thacker Hollow Road in the Shawnee National Forest. This area offers a quiet, remote getaway under dense forest canopy.
Tower Rock Campground
Developed campground located along the Ohio River in Shawnee National Forest, offering scenic views and basic amenities.
Tower Rock Wildlife Dispersed
This forest corridor provides access to scenic dispersed camping spots in the vicinity of the Ohio River and the Tower Rock area.
Tucker Binum Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Tucker Binum Road within Shawnee National Forest.
Whoopie-Hogthief Ridge Road
A rugged forest road corridor in Shawnee National Forest, providing primitive dispersed camping opportunities near the Whoopie Cat Dam area.