US Forest ServiceFreeShawnee National Forest
Shawnee National Forest Garden of Gods Backcountry IL
Herod, Illinois, Illinois781 ft🗓 Oct–May
About this site
Backpack campsites near Garden of the Gods in Shawnee NF. Illinois's most dramatic landscapes.
Peak season temperatures
86°F
Avg high
67°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
CoyoteSouthern Flying SquirrelRed-shouldered HawkEastern Screech-OwlRainbow Darter
Activities
BackpackingRock Formation HikingWildlife ViewingPhotography
Amenities
Rock Formation AccessCreek NearbyTrail Access
Site types
BackpackTent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Managing unit
- Shawnee National Forest
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Oct–May
- Elevation
- 781 ft
- Peak temps
- 67°–86°F
- Rating
- 4.3 (19)
- Coordinates
- 37.5934, -88.4912
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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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