US Forest ServiceFreeShawnee National Forest
Shawnee NF Garden of Gods IL
Harrisburg, Illinois, Illinois571 ft🗓 Year-round
About this site
Dispersed camping in Shawnee National Forest near Garden of the Gods. Dramatic sandstone formations, most popular site in southern Illinois.
Peak season temperatures
87°F
Avg high
69°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 HawkChuck-will's-widowEastern Screech-OwlRainbow Darter
Activities
Rock ClimbingHikingPhotographyWildlife Viewing
Amenities
Rock Formation AccessFire RingVault Toilet
Site types
TentCar Camp
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Managing unit
- Shawnee National Forest
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Year-round
- Elevation
- 571 ft
- Peak temps
- 69°–87°F
- Rating
- 4.3 (48)
- Coordinates
- 37.6034, -88.5234
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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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