Dispersed Camping in Saline County, Illinois
Showing 33 locations in Saline County.
Battle Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor nestled within a quiet wooded section of Shawnee National Forest.
Bay Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites along Bay Creek Road in Shawnee National Forest. This gravel road provides quiet, wooded pull-offs near local geological attractions.
Bear Branch Horse Resort
A private horse-friendly campground and resort situated near Lusk Creek Wilderness, offering developed sites with amenities for equestrians and trail riders.
Bell Smith Springs Road Dispersed Area
This forest road corridor offers seasonal dispersed camping opportunities in the Shawnee National Forest, providing easy access to the nearby scenic Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area and local hiking trails.
Burden Falls Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Burden Falls Road within the Shawnee National Forest, offering primitive roadside pullouts close to Burden Falls and the surrounding wilderness area.
Cedar Grove East Dispersed Area
A peaceful forest corridor along Cedar Grove East Road, offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Shawnee National Forest.
East Barger Road Dispersed
Year-round dispersed camping along East Barger Road in the Shawnee National Forest. The gravel road leads through peaceful wooded terrain, offering a quiet basecamp option near local natural landmarks like Lusk Creek.
Elam Spur Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Elam Spur Road in the Shawnee National Forest, providing primitive roadside spots in a quiet forest environment.
Flat Rock Road Dispersed
A scenic corridor along Flat Rock Road within Shawnee National Forest, offering excellent access to nearby bluffs, wilderness areas, and waterfalls.
Forest Road 108 Dispersed Area
A tranquil dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 108 in the Shawnee National Forest. It offers basic, primitive pullouts situated in a lush woodland environment, perfect for a quiet overnight stop.
Forest Road 1594G Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Road 1594G within the Shawnee National Forest, offering wooded sites with seasonal motorized access.
Forest Road 1781AB Dispersed Area
A seasonal forest road corridor within the Shawnee National Forest, offering dispersed camping in a secluded wooded setting near the Bell Smith Springs area.
Forest Road 448A Dispersed
Dispersed camping along Forest Road 448A within the Shawnee National Forest. The road winds through dense woodlands and is subject to seasonal winter closures.
Horse Campground
An equestrian-oriented developed campground located within the Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area.
Jackson Falls Dispersed Camping Area
Tucked inside the Shawnee National Forest, this primitive dispersed camping area is situated adjacent to the Jackson Falls trailhead. Access involves navigating a rough gravel road with deep potholes and a shallow stream crossing immediately after the parking lot, followed by a fork leading to forested spots with rock fire rings. Due to tight clearances and limited turning space, the area is strictly recommended for small, high-clearance vehicles and vans.
Jackson Hollow Dispersed Corridor
Dispersed camping sites nestled along Jackson Hollow Road, offering convenient access to dramatic rock formations and local hiking networks.
John Wendell Road Dispersed Area
Secluded dispersed camping corridor winding along John Wendell Road, providing deep immersion in the forested ridges of the Shawnee National Forest.
McNally Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping opportunities along McNally Road on the northern edge of Shawnee National Forest. Features improved native material and gravel road surface, with seasonal accessibility ensuring peaceful forest stays under standard National Forest rules.
Millstone Bluff Dispersed Clearing
A rustic dispersed camping clearing located deep in the Shawnee National Forest near Millstone Bluff.
North Gyp W Road Dispersed
Peaceful dispersed camping corridor along North Gyp W Road in Shawnee National Forest. Tucked deep into mature hardwood forest, this location provides easy access to the nearby Williams Hill and Herod Cave hiking areas.
North Twenty Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping opportunities along North Twenty Road in the Shawnee National Forest.
Northwest Pond Road Dispersed
Quiet forest corridor providing opportunities for dispersed camping along Northwest Pond Road inside Shawnee National Forest.
Red Bud Campground
Red Bud Campground is a developed, heavily shaded campground in the Shawnee National Forest's Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area. It features quiet, secluded sites suitable for tent camping and smaller RVs or motorhomes up to 34 feet.
Rocky Branch Battle Road Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping sites located along Rocky Branch Battle road inside the Shawnee National Forest.
Rocky Branch Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Rocky Branch Road within Shawnee National Forest, offering a remote dirt road setting.
Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area Campground
A developed public campground situated within the Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area near Glen O Jones Lake.
Shawnee National Forest near Eldorado, IL
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South Pleasant Hill Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping corridor situated along South Pleasant Hill Road within the Shawnee National Forest. These roadside spots are nestled in dense trees and are convenient to nearby geological features like Peter Cave.
Stoneface Recreation Road Dispersed Area
Access corridor leading toward the Stone Face natural landmark, offering roadside dispersed camping spots within Shawnee National Forest.
Teal Pond Campground
This rustic area, formerly a developed campground, offers quiet dispersed and wild camping sites tucked into a dense forest near Teal Pond. The first few sites are easily accessible and feature natural fire rings and picnic tables, with a short nature trail leading down to the water.
Tudee Spur Road Dispersed
Dispersed campsites nestled along Tudee Spur Road in the Shawnee National Forest, providing a serene forest escape during the warmer seasons.
Walmart - Harrisburg
A paved, well-lit commercial parking lot offering convenient overnight stays for self-contained rigs, subject to manager approval.
Wamble Mountain Spur Road Dispersed Area
A primitive forest road corridor near Wamble Mountain in the Shawnee National Forest. The spur offers highly secluded, shady spots for self-contained rigs looking to camp in a quiet wilderness setting.