Camp Cadiz Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Payment by cash or check only.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 1:40PM CDT until July 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with daily heat index values peaking up to around 110 degrees. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during prolonged extreme heat and high humidity events.
Lane reduction on bridge near IL Iron Furnace
Big Creek BridgeBig Creek Bridge, which carries County Road 12 over Big Creek, near the Iron Furnace recreation site in Hardin County, is reduced to a single central lane due to deteriorating bridge conditions. Motorists should slow down when approaching and traveling over the bridge. For your…
Trigg Tower temporarily closed
Trigg Tower on the Shawnee National Forest will temporarily close this month for necessary repairs. Weather permitting, contractors will begin work May 11, temporarily closing the tower and parking area to visitors. Repairs are expected to take approximately one month, no more than 90 days.Repairs…
About
Camp Cadiz Campground occupies the historic site of a Civilian Conservation Corps work camp in southeastern Illinois within Shawnee National Forest. This quiet, primitive campground rarely fills except during turkey and deer hunting seasons, making it an ideal retreat for those seeking solitude. Each level campsite includes a fire ring with grill and picnic table, and the campground offers vault toilets and potable water. Equestrian camping is welcome, and RVs up to 40 feet can be accommodated. From Camp Cadiz, trail users can access both the River-to-River Trail and Beaver Trail from the trailhead just north of the campground. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Campers should be prepared to pack out all trash. The fee is $10 per night per site, with a maximum capacity of 8 people and 2 vehicles per site. Payment is by cash or check only. Pets are allowed on leash.
Directions
From Harrisburg, Illinois: Take Hwy 13 east 14 miles to Hwy 1. Take Hwy 1 south 15 miles to Camp Cadiz Rd. Turn west on Camp Cadiz Rd and go 2 miles to the campground entrance. From Evansville, Indiana: Take Hwy 62 west to Illinois Hwy 141 and continue west to Hwy 1. Take Hwy 1 south 30 miles to Camp Cadiz Rd. Turn west and go 2 miles to the campground entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (618) 658-2111 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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