Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Camp IL — Midewin NTP, Wilmington IL dispersed campsite
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Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Camp IL

Midewin NTP, Wilmington IL, Illinois558 ft🗓 Apr-Nov

About this site

USFS dispersed camping at Midewin NTP — largest tallgrass prairie restoration in the US. Bison reintroduced.

Peak season temperatures

83°F
Avg high
65°F
Avg low

Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.

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Wildlife in the area

Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.

Eastern KingbirdBrown-headed CowbirdRed-winged BlackbirdDickcisselNorthern Rough-winged SwallowBlue GrosbeakThirteen-lined Ground SquirrelWild Turkey

Activities

Wildlife watchingHikingBirdwatching

Amenities

Dispersed camping

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Quick facts

Land manager
US Forest Service
Fee
Free — no reservation
Season
Apr-Nov
Stay limit
14 days
Elevation
558 ft
Peak temps
65°83°F
Rating
4.1
Coordinates
41.3534, -88.1534
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