Public Campground
Buck Ridge Campground
Buck Ridge Campground is located near Ozark in the Shawnee National Forest. The area features forested terrain with a mix of hardwoods and rolling hills. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Garden of the Gods, known for its unique rock formations, and the River to River Trail, offering extensive hiking opportunities.
Detours Nearby

Dutchman Lake Camp
19 min away

Touch of Nature Education Center
37 min away
Drive Time
- 43 min from Paducah, KY
- 1 hr 13 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 1 hr 49 min from Evansville, IN
- 2 hrs 9 min from Owensboro, KY
Location
Buck Ridge Campground is located in Illinois
Coordinates
37.58100062 N
88.88400036 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 11/19/25
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites







