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.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 2:48PM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 508 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ALEXANDER UNION IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN WESTERN KENTUCKY FULTON IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI BOLLINGER BUTLER CAPE GIRARDEAU CARTER MISSISSIPPI NEW MADRID RIPLEY SCOTT STODDARD WAYNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BLOOMFIELD, CAIRO, CAPE GIRARDEAU, CHARLESTON, DONIPHAN, HICKMAN, JACKSON, JONESBORO, MARBLE HILL, NEW MADRID, PIEDMONT, POPLAR BLUFF, SIKESTON, AND VAN BUREN.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 11:11AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 to 116. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 11:11AM CDT until July 21 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 to 116. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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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