Hidden Springs State Forest Campground
Open year-round for camping. Possum Creek Campground operates first-come, first-served with permits issued by staff on patrol. Shady Grove Campground requires advance group reservations through ExploreMoreIL.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 20 at 10:27PM CDT until September 20 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
SVRILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Coles County in east central Illinois... East central Shelby County in central Illinois... Northern Cumberland County in east central Illinois... * Until 1130 PM CDT. * At 1026 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Neoga, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Neoga around 1030 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include Janesville and Toledo. This includes the following highways... Interstate 57 between mile markers 177 and 185. Interstate 70 between mile markers 118 and 119, and between mile markers 121 and 126. This also includes Fox Ridge State Park.
About
Hidden Springs State Forest encompasses approximately 1,200 acres near Clarksburg, about 10 miles southeast of Shelbyville in Shelby County, Illinois. The forest was named for its seven natural springs that historically provided drinking water. The terrain features rolling hills with mature oak-hickory forest and several fishing ponds. Possum Creek Campground is a Class C (primitive) facility where campers select their own site and forest staff issue permits during routine patrols. Each site has access to drinking water, vault toilets, pedestal stoves, fire blocks, and fire rings. A sanitary dump station is available. Ground fires are restricted to the provided fire rings only. Beyond camping, the forest offers hiking on spring-fed nature trails including paths to Rocky Spring and Quicksand Spring, fishing ponds, hunting in season, a 3D archery range, and picnicking areas.
Directions
From Interstate 57, take the Mattoon exit and head west on Route 16 through Mattoon, Gays, and Windsor. Two miles west of Windsor, turn left onto Route 32 South. Continue 4 miles through Strasburg, then proceed 2 more miles and turn right following brown Hidden Springs information signs. The office is 4 miles down this road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 20ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| dnr.hiddensprings@illinois.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (217) 644-3091 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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