Pine Ridge-Pounds Hollow
Open for the season March 15 through December 15. First-come, first-served with no reservations. Cash or check payment only.
Flood Warning issued July 1 at 8:10PM CDT until July 2 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at New Harmony .While water levels continue to fall at New Harmony, minor flooding remains forecast until Thursday morning. For the Wabash River...including New Harmony...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at New Harmony. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The river overflows low ground on the Illinois side. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 5.0 feet Saturday, July 11. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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…
About
Pine Ridge Campground is tucked away among the Shawnee Hills on a ridgetop overlooking Pounds Hollow Lake. This 35-site campground offers a mix of 13 electric sites with 20/30/50 amp service and 22 non-electric sites. Every site includes a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and lantern pole. Potable water is available from a spigot at the campground entrance. Pounds Hollow Lake below provides opportunities for swimming at a designated beach area, fishing, and nature watching. Several hiking trails explore the surrounding sandstone bluffs and forested hills. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Campers should note the narrow campground roads limit vehicle size to under 25 feet. Payment is cash or check only. Pets must remain leashed at all times and are prohibited on the beach and in the swimming area.
Directions
From Harrisburg: Take Highway 34/145 south 6 miles, then continue on Highway 34 south for 9 miles. Turn east onto Karbers Ridge Road and go 9 miles to the recreation area entrance. From the east: Take Highway 62 west continuing on IL State Route 141 to Highway 1. Go south on Highway 1 about 24 miles to Karbers Ridge Road, then west 2 miles to the recreation area entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (618) 658-2111 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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