Dispersed Camping in Johnson County, Illinois
Showing 23 locations in Johnson County.
Bradley Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet, seasonally accessible forest service spur road within the Shawnee National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options. The road features a native dirt surface and is generally passable for standard passenger cars during dry periods.
Buffalo Rock Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet, wooded corridor located in the Shawnee National Forest, providing primitive dispersed camping. The spur road consists of native dirt material and accommodates dry-season overnight stays for those seeking a tranquil retreat near Buffalo Rock.
Camp Ondessonk
Camp Ondessonk is an established private youth outdoor education center and summer camp. The facility offers private cabins, unit shelters, and family camping options by reservation on their scenic wooded acreage adjacent to the Shawnee National Forest.
Camp Ondessonk
A private youth camp and outdoor education center offering rustic cabins and camping facilities in a scenic forested setting.
Casper Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed sites located along Casper Road in Shawnee National Forest, offering standard forest camping near several regional ecological preserves.
Deer Ridge Campground - Ferne Clyffe State Park
The primary RV and trailer-friendly campground in Ferne Clyffe State Park, offering electric and water hookups, a modern shower house, and a dump station.
Dutchman Lake Dam Dispersed Area
Secluded dispersed camping area located at the end of a gravel access road near the Dutchman Lake Dam in Shawnee National Forest. The area features a turnaround loop with adjacent grassy spaces, small fire rings, and a nearby boat ramp. It is popular for fishing and offers beautiful sunset views, but can be prone to heavy insect activity during warm seasons.
Dutchman Lake Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping along Dutchman Lake Road in Shawnee National Forest. Offering roadside gravel pull-offs in a dense forest setting.
Forest Road 1728A Dispersed Camping
A secluded spur road inside the Shawnee National Forest, offering rustic dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt corridor. The road is constructed of native material and is seasonally open to motorized camping.
Forest Road 1729 Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 1729 within Shawnee National Forest. The area is located near the Schwegman Ecological Area and features serene, wooded campsites.
Forest Road 194 Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping sites located along Forest Road 194 in the Shawnee National Forest. This area offers a quiet forest retreat with native surface sites suitable for self-contained vehicles.
Forest Road 719 Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed sites located along the Forest Road 719 corridor in Shawnee National Forest, offering standard primitive camping in a dense forest setting.
Forest Road 720A Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 720A within the Shawnee National Forest, offering primitive roadside spots.
Forest Road 729 Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping options along Forest Road 729 in the Shawnee National Forest.
Forest Road 751 Dispersed Camping
Primitive dispersed camping sites situated along the quiet, wooded corridor of Forest Road 751 within Shawnee National Forest. It offers a remote setting with convenient access to local hiking trails.
Hilltop Campground
A commercial RV campground offering full hookups, internet, and pull-through sites in Goreville. Ideal for quick highway stopovers.
Lake of Egypt & Buck Ridge Dispersed Corridor
This corridor in the Shawnee National Forest offers several free rustic camping options near Lake of Egypt. It includes the primitive Buck Ridge Campground, which features basic tables and fire rings but is prone to overgrowth and low-hanging branches, and a gravel dispersed area near the public boat ramp on the lake. The access roads can be rough, and seasonal gates may restrict motorized access to certain areas during winter months.
Main Brothers Campground
A small, quiet city-operated campground in Vienna, offering picnic tables, trash cans, bike racks, and trees suitable for hammocks. Perfect for tent campers and cyclists.
Millstone Bluff Road Dispersed Area
A peaceful forest road corridor located near the Millstone Bluff archaeological site, offering quick access to hiking trails and rustic roadside camping spots.
Panther Den Wilderness Dispersed
A quiet, isolated dispersed camping area near the Panther Den Wilderness, providing direct access to natural rock formations and hiking trails.
Power Line Cross Dispersed
A quiet forest road spur offering dispersed camping on native material surface in the Shawnee National Forest.
Taylor Ridge Road Dispersed
Quiet forest dispersed camping corridor along Taylor Ridge Road in Shawnee National Forest. The campsites are located close to Cedar Lake and offer peaceful wooded surroundings.
Turkey Ridge Campground - Ferne Clyffe State Park
A clean and budget-friendly walk-in tent camping area within Ferne Clyffe State Park. Features private sites with fire rings and grills, clean pit toilets, and access to nearby showers at the Deer Ridge loop.