Shawnee NF
350–1,065 ft · IL🚗 Directions
Shawnee National Forest in southern IL. Oak-hickory forest with tulip poplar and sycamore in drainages. Sandstone bluffs create unique microclimates. Old apple orchards scattered throughout. Among the best morel territory in IL.
Updated Apr 13, 6:45 PM
Foraging Potential80/100
❌Moisture
✅Soil Temp
✅No Freeze
✅No Drought
Precip 7d
0.00"
Precip 14d
0.00"
Soil Temp
68°F
SWE
Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.0%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
complete
Viable Species
MODERATE
True Morel
moisture marginal
Limiting Factors
Insufficient moisture
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Nearby Camping
Teal Pond Campground
dispersed~0.7 mi from centerFree/night
Jackson Falls primitive camping
dispersedShawnee National Forest~3.2 mi from centerFree/night
Primitive Campsite Jackson Falls
developed~3.3 mi from center
Bear Branch Horse Resort
developed~4.1 mi from center
Chabnel
developed~5.9 mi from center
Goupil
developed~6 mi from center
Lalamont
developed~6 mi from center
Lalandale
developed~6 mi from center
Lakeside
developed~6 mi from center
Daniel
developed~6.2 mi from center
Camp Ondessonk
developed~6.2 mi from center
Camp Ondessonk
developed~6.2 mi from center
Brebeuf
developed~6.2 mi from center
Garnier
developed~6.2 mi from center
Brebeuf Flats-tents
developed~6.2 mi from center
Tekakwitha
developed~6.3 mi from center
Aonnetta
developed~6.3 mi from center
Amantacha
developed~6.3 mi from center
Chiwaenhwa
developed~6.3 mi from center
Raganeau
developed~6.5 mi from center
Group
developed~9.7 mi from center
Tent
developed~11.4 mi from center
Cedar Grove Camping Area
developed~11.6 mi from center
Pharaoh Campground
developedUSFS~15.3 mi from centerFee required/night
water
Hidden Springs Ranger District
developedUSFS~16 mi from center
Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area
developed~17.2 mi from center
Horse Campground
developed~17.9 mi from center
Happy Hollow Primative Camping
developedIllinois Department of Natural Resources~18.3 mi from center
Rosiclare Camp ground
developedCity of Rosiclare~19.1 mi from center
Pine Ridge Campground
developedUSFS~21.4 mi from centerFee required/night
water
Camp Cadiz Campground
developedUSFS~22.3 mi from center
Shawnee National Forest
Main Brothers Campground
developed~25 mi from centerFee required/night
Devil's Kitchen Campground
developed~25.9 mi from centerFee required/night
Camp Carew
developed~28.1 mi from center
Office
developed~28.3 mi from center
Wesley Area Little Grassy United Methodist Camp
developed~28.4 mi from center
Giant City Campground (tent)
developed~28.7 mi from center
Youth Campground
developed~29.3 mi from center
Horse Campground
developed~30 mi from center
Riverview Park at Dam 50 Primitive Campsite
developed~31.2 mi from center
Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District
developedUSFS~34.5 mi from center
Owl's Roost
developed~37 mi from center
Beaver's Lodge
developed~37 mi from center
South Macom Campground
developed~37 mi from center
Covery Point
developed~37.1 mi from center
Buck Ridge
developed~37.1 mi from center
Whittington Woods Campground
developed~38.8 mi from center
Whittington Woods Campground
developed~38.8 mi from center
Gun Creek Campground
developed~39.6 mi from center
Eagle
developed~39.7 mi from center
Nighthawk
developed~39.8 mi from center
Sycamore
developed~39.8 mi from center
Bluejay
developed~39.9 mi from center
Dogwood
developed~40.2 mi from center
Pine Tree
developed~40.2 mi from center
Redbud
developed~40.2 mi from center
South Sandusky Campground
developed~40.2 mi from center
North Sandy Court
developed~40.4 mi from center
Pintail
developed~40.5 mi from center
Wayne Fitzgerald State Park
developedBOR~40.6 mi from center
Ringneck
developed~40.6 mi from center
Wood Duck
developed~40.6 mi from center
White Oak
developed~40.7 mi from center
Sweet Gum
developed~40.7 mi from center
Hickory
developed~40.7 mi from center
Maple
developed~40.8 mi from center
Shagbark Group
developed~40.9 mi from center
Private
developed~40.9 mi from center
Shagbark Group Campground
developed~40.9 mi from center
Old Bates Campground
developed~41.1 mi from center
Shady Rest
developed~41.8 mi from center
Bay Area
developed~42 mi from center
Lakeview
developed~42 mi from center
Hickman's Point
developed~42.1 mi from center
Youth
developed~42.3 mi from center
Pine Hills Campground
developedUSFS~42.4 mi from centerFee required/night
Shawnee National Forest
Turkey Bayou Campground
developedUSFS~42.7 mi from center
Overflow
developed~43 mi from center
Big Oak Campground
developed~43.1 mi from center
Lake Mauzy West - FREE
developed~43.6 mi from center
Water Lily Campground
developed~43.6 mi from center
Lake Mauzy East FREE
developed~43.8 mi from center
Ed Bottom Memorial Campground
developedKinkaid Lake Marina~44.8 mi from centerFee required/night
The Point
developedKinkaid Lake Marina~45.4 mi from centerFee required/night
Trail of Tears State Park Backpacking Campsite
backcountry~46.8 mi from center
Boat Ramp Camping
developedMissouri Department of Conservation~48.8 mi from center
⚠ Road Access Notice
Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.