There are a number of campgrounds in the Forest. The Forest has over miles of rivers and streams, with more than individual lakes and ponds encompassing 5, surface acres, spread over several physiographic provinces.
These aquatic habitats support over species of freshwater fish and mussels, as well as, diverse recreational fisheries. Excellent fishing opportunities abound. Hunting is allowed on this Forest, but ATV use is prohibited. The Shawnee National Forest authorizes commercial outfitting for summer, fall, and winter activities by permitted outfitters. Chicago German Winter Holidays.
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Shawnee National Forest Maps. Latest From Our Blog. Read More. Read More Shawnee Hills eBike Rentals, More Posts. Join Our Newsletter If you want to keep up with everything the Shawnee National Forest has to offer, subscribe to our newsletter today! Gorgeous, breathtaking views. Yet another one of the gifts the Shawnee Hills geological history has given us.
The cave has a colorful history of explorers, pirates, and outlaws. Now, one of the most visited attractions in the area. Dungeons and Dragon's fan or not, Castle Park is a very cool, fenced in park where you can let your imagination run free. Children, of course, love it but teenagers and adults will want to come back again and again.
Check out the link to read a blog written on it for more details. Whether you're experiencing southern Illinois for the first time or have loved this area for years, there are many surprises along the trail. We keep talking about the beautiful waterfalls in southern Illinois. Here is a link to an article, written by one of our previous guests Les Winkeler for the southern Illinoisan. Check it out and feel free to share! Scroll To Top. Availability and Reservations No Sunday Check-ins Holidays and certain dates require three to four nights see rates page.
Shawnee National Forest Hiking and attractions along wilderness areas and nature preserves. Shawnee Wine Trail Savor the experience. Southern Illinois Wine Trail and craft breweries. Restaurants Shopping Places to eat and shop in our eclectic and diverse southern Illinois towns. Winter Getaway Hideaway and rekindle the romance in one our unique cozy cabins.
Wilderness and Natural Areas When the Laurentide ice sheet receded it left intact the spendor that is our beautiful Shawnee Hills.
Explore these links, then come explore the real thing. Burden Falls The beautiful waterfall that this Wilderness is named for is right on the road, but don't let that stop you from exploring the rest of this spectacular area. Garden of the Gods Some of the most spectacular rock formations you will find anywhere are at the edge of this Wilderness. Lusk Creek From the main trailhead you will hike through what seems like any woodland trail in the Shawnee Hills, and then there you are, Indian Kitchen.
Horseshoe Lake Nature Preserve Another birder's paradise, this ecosystem normally found in swampland much farther south, supports a variety of thriving wildlife. Lusk Creek Canyon Located in the heart of the Lusk Creek Wilderness, this natural area is just plain awesome in any season of the year.
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