---
title: "Shawnee National Forest — National Forest Campground in Illinois, USA | Campstr"
url: https://campstr.com/campgrounds/illinois/shawnee-national-forest
description: "Explore 280,000 acres of scenic woodlands, lakes, and trails in the heart of Southern Illinois."
lang: en
---

# Shawnee National Forest

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Harrisburg, Illinois, USA

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Explore 280,000 acres of scenic woodlands, lakes, and trails in the heart of Southern Illinois.

A 280,000-acre forest in Southern Illinois featuring glades, prairies, lakes, waterfalls, and diverse recreational activities.

### Site Types Available

Campground

Primitive

#### For Your RV

##### Camping Types

RV Sites

Tent Sites

#### Rules & Policies

Ask Host

Pets

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Generators

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Campfires

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Alcohol

Starting from

$

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618-253-7114null
Visit Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/shawnee

#### Address

50 Highway 145 South
Harrisburg, Illinois
62946
USA

#### GPS Coordinates

37.735, -88.545

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## Getting Here

Harrisburg, Illinois, USA

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## Camp Weather

Harrisburg, Illinois, USA

## About this listing

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