Dispersed Camping in Jackson County, Illinois
Showing 29 locations in Jackson County.
Abneyville Rock Road Dispersed Camping
Peaceful dispersed camping along Abneyville Rock Road within the Shawnee National Forest, providing easy access to nearby geological formations.
Ashcan Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed forest service road camping located within the Shawnee National Forest. The road offers secluded sites surrounded by trees. Access is seasonally restricted.
Big Oak Campground
A developed camping loop situated near Lake Murphysboro, offering shaded sites close to scenic picnic areas.
Bolton Camp Ridge Road Dispersed
A gravel-surfaced Forest Service road nestled within the Shawnee National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities.
Camp Carew
A private church camp and retreat facility located on Little Grassy Lake. It offers cabins and group camping facilities for pre-arranged private rentals and youth programs.
Clabber Milk Spur Road Dispersed Camping
This forest road within the Shawnee National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along its corridor.
Devil's Backbone Campground
A developed, budget-friendly campground located directly along the Mississippi River. The site features riverfront options, hookups, and is situated near local natural landmarks.
Dogwood Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites located in a quiet, wooded section along Dogwood Road within the Shawnee National Forest.
Forest Road 782B Dispersed
A secluded spur road corridor within Shawnee National Forest providing rustic dispersed camping setups nestled in the dense forest canopy.
Forest Road 787B Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 787B within Shawnee National Forest. The road sits amidst peaceful wooded areas and is positioned close to Bottoms Spring, offering a great natural setting.
Forest Road 815 Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 815 in Shawnee National Forest. This location offers easy seasonal access to a quiet wooded setting not far from Kinkaid Lake.
Goose Flight Road Dispersed
A seasonal dirt forest road corridor within the Shawnee National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping in a secluded woodland setting.
Gum Ridge West Dispersed Camping
A remote forest road offering dispersed camping corridors within the Shawnee National Forest near Johnson Creek.
Happy Hollow Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping along Happy Hollow Road in the Shawnee National Forest. The road winds through a peaceful wooded area suitable for those seeking a rustic, natural environment.
Hay Glade Road Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service corridor winding through the scenic Shawnee National Forest, offering primitive roadside pull-offs.
Indian Trail Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Indian Trail in Shawnee National Forest. The area features peaceful, wooded surroundings suitable for those seeking a rustic, off-grid camping experience in southern Illinois.
Johns Spur Road Dispersed
A serene dispersed camping corridor located along Johns Spur Road in Shawnee National Forest. This area offers a quiet retreat near the Oakwood Bottoms Greentree Reservoir Interpretive Site.
Johnson Creek Campground
A developed public campground situated near the water, featuring easy-to-navigate paved loops and scenic camping spots.
Keller Road Dispersed Camping
Gravel-surfaced forest road providing year-round dispersed camping opportunities in the Shawnee National Forest near Johnson Creek Recreation Area.
Little Grand Canyon Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor wind through the lush hardwood forests of the Shawnee National Forest, leading to the renowned Little Grand Canyon trailhead. Dispersed camping is allowed along the corridor in designated pull-outs, offering scenic and peaceful forest settings.
Lone Oak Spur Dispersed
Quiet and shaded dispersed sites set back along a gravel forest road in Jackson County.
Natural Bridge Road Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping along Natural Bridge Road, offering convenient access to nearby hiking trails in Shawnee National Forest.
Overflow
An overflow camping area designated for extra capacity during busy periods at the state park.
Powerline South Dispersed
A rustic Forest Service road corridor in Shawnee National Forest, providing dispersed camping spots in a wooded environment.
Rattlesnake Ferry Road Dispersed
A scenic Forest Service road corridor in Shawnee National Forest near prominent bluffs, featuring dispersed sites along the route.
Sam's Point Road Area
A series of informal points along Sam's Point Road and Woodview near Little Grassy Lake. This wooded area is surrounded by private camps and protected lands where public dispersed camping is highly restricted.
Turkey Bayou Campground
A primitive developed forest service campground containing roughly 15 flat, gravel sites situated along a peaceful pond. This area operates on a first-come, first-served basis and offers fire rings and basic vault toilets, though campers must pack out all trash.
Water Lily Campground
A developed lakeside campground providing easy access to water recreation and picnic spots.
Wesley Area Little Grassy United Methodist Camp
A private religious campground and retreat center situated near Little Grassy Lake. Primarily serves youth camps and church retreats.