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Dispersed Campsite Shawnee National Forest

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Drive Time

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25 min from Paducah, KY
1 hr 12 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
1 hr 39 min from Evansville, IN
1 hr 59 min from Owensboro, KY

Location

Dispersed Campsite Shawnee National Forest is located in Illinois

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Coordinates

37.40304904100446 N
88.66994888272768 W

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Last on 11/19/25
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VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 1 user
Last on 11/19/25
AT&T
No Coverage

Access

Drive-In
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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Reviewed Oct. 9, 2024

Nice spots on the highway

Love this spot! It's easily accessible by all rig types. Backs up to the open forest and you pull right back onto the highway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dispersed Campsite Shawnee National Forest have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Dispersed Campsite Shawnee National Forest does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Dispersed Campsite Shawnee National Forest?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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