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.

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.

Backpack Campground — Ferne Clyffe State Park

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Ferne Clyffe State Park is in the Shawnee National Forrest near Goreville, IL., south of Carbondale.
There are several limestone bluffs, great for climbing, naturally forested woodlands, cliff caves, and several small waterfalls.
There are several campgrounds: modern, primitive, youth groups, backpack or equestrian. Shower facilities are available at some campgrounds.
Some campsites can be reserved online at www.reserveamerica.com

There are also equestrian trails, hiking, and fishing.

Rock climbing and backpacking 

I love Ferne Clyffe State Park - the walk up primitive sites are secluded, wooded, and within a pit toilet and water source. Make sure you take time to explore the waterfall and other short trails nearby. 

One of my favorites!

Not a lot of tent sites, but enough. Nice wooded primitive sites with easy access to water and toilets. Had my pups with, and no problems at all. Nice trails for different hiking skill sets. Only issue I found at all was firewood is surprisingly difficult to come by.

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