Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Camp Cadiz
VISIT DATE: 09/18/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/31/2006
STATE: Illinois
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Elizabethtown
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Elizabethtown
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Elizabethtown, IL, take State Rt. 146 east 8.4 miles to
State Rt. 1. Turn left onto Rt. 1 and go 7 miles to campground
sign. Turn left and go 2.9 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 500 ft.
The campground is the site of a former Civilian Conservation
Corps (CCC) camp. Old foundations and fireplace chimneys are all
that remain. Although there is a hitching rail for horses behind
site 11, the campground appears to be more popular with ATV
enthusiasts.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 through December 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 42'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel and grass; most are not level.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
River to River Trail
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Johnson Creek
VISIT DATE: 09/16/1996
UPDATE DATE: 4/06/07
STATE: Illinois
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Murphysboro
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ava
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Ava, IL, take State Rt. 151 south 3.6 miles to forest sign
(Johnson Creek Recreation Area) - Johnson Creek Rd. Turn left
onto Johnson Creek Rd. and go 1.5 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 600 ft.
The campground's campsites are located in a series of overlapping loops
meandering through a forest of oak, popular, and other hardwoods. These
campsites offer hitching rails and picket lines for equestrian campers. The
tent sites are all walk-ins located on the banks of Kincaid Lake between the
boat ramp entrance and other campsites. This is a good campground for anglers,
hikers, and equestrians from single campers through large families.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $9 to $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 4
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 25' X 60'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel and grass. The interior road is rough and
there are low overhanging branches.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 5
Comments:
Flush toilets are at the beach.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Kincaid Lake is 1 mile from campground and is 2,750 acres.
There is large, sandy beach.
HIKING
Many hiking trails accessible from campground, but
unidentifiable.
FISHING
Largemouth bass, sunfish, Bullhead trout, Bluegill, Carp,
catfish, Walleye, crappie and muskie
CAMPGROUND NAME: Oak Point
VISIT DATE: 09/19/1996
UPDATE DATE: 4/6/07
STATE: Illinois
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Vienna
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Vienna
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Vienna, IL, take State Rt. 146 east 11.5 miles to Lake
Glendale forest sign (State Rt. 145). Turn left onto Rt. 145 and
go north 2.5 miles to Lake Glendale Recreation Area sign
(Glendale Rd.). Turn right onto Glendale Rd. and proceed to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 340 ft.
The campground is located on Lake Glendale in the Lake Glendale
Recreation Area. There is volleyball court at the beach.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Comments:
Sites 1 through 35 - Open year round.
Sites 36 through 60 - Open March 10 through December 10.
NOTE: 31 electric hook-ups are open year round.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $11 per day - single, no electric hookups
$16 per day - single, electric hookups
$22 per day - double, no electric hookups
$32 per day - double, electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
Note: Senior/Access Pass applied to basic campsite fee only.
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 53
Total Sites: 56
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 56
No. Grilles on Sites: 56
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 31
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 26' X 72.5'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 4
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Power boats are limited to electric motors. The beach is large
and sandy with change rooms. Lake Glendale is 79 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Bluegill, catfish and bass
CAMPGROUND NAME: Pharaoh
VISIT DATE: 09/18/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/31/2006
STATE: Illinois
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Elizabethtown
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Elizabethtown
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Elizabethtown, IL, take State Rt. 146 west for 6.3 miles to
State Rt. 34. Turn right onto Rt. 34 and go north 7.5 miles to
forest sign (Garden of the Gods) - Karbers Ridge Rd. Turn right
onto Karbers Ridge Rd. and go 2.8 miles to another forest sign (
Garden of the Gods). Turn left and go 1.4 miles to still another
forest sign (Garden of the Gods Recreation Area). Turn left and
go 1.5 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 620 ft.
This single loop "rustic" campground is located in the Garden of
the Gods Recreation Area, which is adjacent to the Garden of the
Gods Wilderness. Some sites have a panoramic view of the valley
and Shawnee Hills. No motorized vehicles or mechanized equipment
are permitted in the Wilderness, making this campground an ideal
basecamp for exploring the Wilderness on foot. No horse
facilities are available.
A "must" do while at this campground is the 1/4-mile Garden of
Gods Observation Trail. The sandstone rock formations and cliffs
found along the trail took 320 million years to develope into
their fascinating and strange shapes. Some of these formations
have been given names such as Camel Rock, Devil's Smokestack,
etc. Bring your camera.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 13.5' X 56'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and not level.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Garden of the Gods Observation Trail (foot) - 0.25 miles
River to River Trail (foot & horse) - meanders through the Garden
of the Gods Wilderness and connects with various other trails
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Pine Hills
VISIT DATE: 09/16/1996
UPDATE DATE: 08/30/2004
STATE: Illinois
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Jonesboro
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wolf Lake
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Wolf Lake, IL, at campground sign (State Forest Rd), go east
0.6 miles to another campground sign (sign is on north side of
road). Turn left (no displayed road sign) and go 0.7 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 600 ft.
The campground is in a stand of old pines and hardwoods adjacent
to a stream. Most sites are spacious, well cleared and could
accommodate multiple tents.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 11' X 80'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
There is a 1/4 acre pond.
HIKING
White Pine Trail - 2 miles
FISHING
Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Channel catfish and Largemouth bass
CAMPGROUND NAME: Pine Ridge
VISIT DATE: 09/18/1996
UPDATE DATE: 4/6/07
STATE: Illinois
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Elizabethtown
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Elizabethtown
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Elizabethtown, IL, take State Rt. 146 east 8.4 miles to
State Rt. 1. Turn left onto Rt. 1 and go 11 miles to forest sign
- Pounds Hollow Recreation Area (Pounds Hollow Rd.). Turn left
onto Pounds Hollow Rd. and go 1.9 miles to another forest sign -
Pounds Hollow Recreation Area. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 400 ft.
The campground has two loops turn-around) in a stand of mature
Red pines and hardwoods near the Pounds Hollow Lake. Convenient
to Shawnee Hills on the Ohio Scenic Byway, this campground is
good for an overnight stay. However, with a pleasant swimming beach,
boating on the lake, good fishing, several hiking trails, and interesting
geology to explore, the campground is well-suited for a family
weekend get-away or two-week vacation.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 through December 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 35
Total Sites: 35
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 35
No. Grilles on Sites: 35
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 51'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
There are showers to rinse off at the beach.
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Power boats are limited to electric motors.
Beach is grass and sand.
HIKING
Rim Rock Trail (Interpretive) - 0.8 miles
Pounds Hollow Lake Trail (loop around the lake)
Beaver Trail - connects Rim Rock Trail with Pounds Hollow Trail
FISHING
Bass, Channel Catfish and Sunfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Red Bud
VISIT DATE: 09/19/1996
UPDATE DATE: 2/8/2006
STATE: Illinois
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Vienna
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Eddyville
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Eddyville, IL, at forest sign (Bell Smith Springs) - Eddyville
Rd, go north on Eddyville Rd. 5.5 miles to another forest sign
(Bellsmith Springs). Turn left and go 1.8 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 420 ft.
The campground is heavily wooded with Red pines and hardwoods.
Nicely secluded sites with good privacy.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 15 through December 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 21
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 19' X 73'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Tower Rock
VISIT DATE: 09/18/1996
UPDATE DATE: 1/31/2006
STATE: Illinois
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Elizabethtown
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Elizabethtown
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Elizabethtown, IL, take State Rt. 146 east 1.5 miles to
Tower Rock Rd. Turn right onto Tower Rock Rd. and go 3.2 miles
to campground sign. Turn right and go 0.5 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 80 ft.
The campground is located adjacent to the Ohio River. Campground
is well cleared of underbrush, making sites spacious, but not
private.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through December 15. Open in April if river water is
down.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 24
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 16' X 57'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and grass.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
The water sports pertain to the Ohio River.
HIKING
Tower Rock Trail - 1/8th of a mile.
FISHING
Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Bullhead,
Carp, Sauger, White Bass and Drum
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