Established Camping
Backpack Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park
Backpack Campground at Ferne Clyffe State Park is near Goreville, IL, and features forested terrain with rocky outcrops. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Visitors can explore Ferne Clyffe State Park's hiking trails and scenic views, with Lake of Egypt and Shawnee National Forest nearby.
Description
State Park
Backpackers enjoying their commune with nature will appreciate the solitude of the individual campsites in the Class C Backpack campground. Located a half-mile from the Turkey Ridge primitive campground parking lot, these woodland sites have cooking grills, toilets and showers. Water and trash receptacles are available at the Turkey Ridge parking lot. You're reminded to be careful with your fires and to pack out what you pack in.
Reservation Info
Sites in the Deer Ridge, Turkey Ridge and Youth Group campgrounds do not require advance reservations. Backpackers and horseback riders should, however, make advance arrangements through the park office.
Location
Backpack Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park is located in Illinois
Coordinates
37.534091 N
88.983852 W
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
