US Forest ServiceFreeMidewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Midewin Tallgrass Prairie IL
Wilmington, Illinois, Illinois554 ft🗓 Apr–Nov
About this site
Primitive camping on Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, the largest native prairie restoration in Illinois. American bison herd.
Peak season temperatures
82°F
Avg high
65°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Great Horned OwlAmerican BullfrogIndigo BuntingCommon Logperch
Activities
Bison WatchingWildlife ViewingHikingPrairie Restoration
Amenities
Prairie AccessVault ToiletBison Viewing
Site types
TentCar Camp
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Managing unit
- Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Apr–Nov
- Elevation
- 554 ft
- Peak temps
- 65°–82°F
- Rating
- 4.2 (14)
- Coordinates
- 41.3634, -88.1512
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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