Pine Hills Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water supply.
Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 10:48PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Daily heat index values up to 100-106 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Monday to 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat index values will be closer to 100 on Monday. Low rain chances on Friday may provide limited relief.
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
Pine Hills Campground is a primitive, first-come-first-served campground located in Shawnee National Forest near the LaRue-Pine Hills Research Natural Area in Union County, Illinois. The campground offers level campsites with open grassy areas between sites, vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, lantern posts, and a group picnic shelter. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground is particularly popular with hunters during spring and fall seasons, and serves as an excellent base for birders, hikers, and nature enthusiasts. The nearby LaRue-Pine Hills area features dramatic limestone bluffs and the famous Snake Road, which closes biannually to protect migrating reptiles and amphibians. Scenic drives, overlooks, and hiking trails are all easily accessible from the campground. Sites cost $10 per night (cash or check only) and accommodate up to 8 people and 2 vehicles. Interagency Senior/Access pass holders receive a 50% discount on single sites. The maximum stay is 14 consecutive days. Checkout is 2:00 p.m. and quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Directions
From Wolf Lake, Illinois: Turn east from IL Route 3 onto State Forest Road, drive east approximately half a mile, then turn left (north) onto Pine Hills Road (FR 236). The campground is on the right about 0.07 miles down the road.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Pine Hills Campground | |
| Shawnee NF Camping & Cabins |
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