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Redbud Campground at Bell Smith Springs

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National Forest

Bell Smith Springs is one of the most beautiful recreation areas the Shawnee National Forest has to offer. It contains a series of clear, rocky streams and scenic canyons bordered by high sandstone cliffs and an abundance of vegetation unique to Illinois. The trail system consists of eight miles of…

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Drive-In
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Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

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Bennie

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 21, 2023

Sweet Spot

I hate to review this one because I don’t want it to get crowded and ruined. lol. It was a great spot. I think there are 20 spots and including us only 5 were taken. Very quiet and peaceful

Month of VisitAugust

Chris D.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 8, 2023

Perfect Timing

There was barely anyone here when we visited in April , new pit toilets , water was not available and no power . The road getting there does vary in surfaces but our van made it fine no issues . Great hiking and scenery and it was very quiet at night . Cleaned up a mess someone left behind and…

Month of VisitMay

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Carol

Guide

Reviewed May. 9, 2023

As advertised

We were here, and the ONLY campers! Loved that. Sites were spacious. Toilets were clean enough and stocked. Road in was rough blue easily passable.

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Location

Redbud Campground at Bell Smith Springs is located in Illinois

Directions

From Harrisburg: Take Highway 145 south 11 miles to Burden Falls Road. Turn right, go 5 miles to Ozark Rd. Turn south (left). Go to Bell Smith Springs Rd. Turn southwest (right) and proceed 2 miles to Bell Smith Springs. From Vienna: Take Highway 45 north 12 miles to Ozark Road. Turn east (right). Go 10 miles to Bell Smith Springs Rd. Turn southwest (right) and proceed 2 miles to Bell Smith Springs.