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Garden of the Gods Observation Trail
Quarter-mile paved trail to Illinois' most famous rock formations — sandstone bluffs rising from the Shawnee forest.
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Overlanding Trails in Illinois
Trails curated for overlanders in Illinois.
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Starved Rock State Park Campground
Popular Illinois River canyon campground with hot showers and decent cell service, but gets packed on weekends.
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Casey’s General Store Anna
24-hour fuel and supplies in the heart of Shawnee National Forest country, with decent pizza and cold beer…
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Rock Cut State Park Campground
Established campground in rolling prairie with electric hookups, clean facilities, and easy access to northern Illinois' trail networks.
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Shawnee National Forest Turkey Bayou Trailhead
Gateway to the Cache River wetlands with boardwalk access to ancient bald cypress swamps and some of Illinois'…
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Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Massive prehistoric earthwork complex near St. Louis, the largest archaeological site north of Mexico and gateway to Illinois…
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Pounds Hollow Recreation Area
Developed campground with lake access in the heart of Shawnee National Forest, base camp for technical quarry loops…
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Sparta Casey’s General Store
Full-service fuel and convenience stop in the heart of southern Illinois, perfectly positioned for Shawnee National Forest trail…
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Casey’s General Store Winchester
Rural fuel stop with diesel and basic supplies, strategically located for overlanders heading to central Illinois prairie trails.
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Giant City State Park Campground
Established campground with full hookups in southern Illinois, perfect base camp for exploring nearby Shawnee National Forest trails.