Dispersed Camping
Trail of Tears State Forest
Trail of Tears State Forest offers dispersed camping amid dense forest terrain near Jonesboro, IL. Temperatures range from lows of 20°F in winter to highs of 90°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Shawnee National Forest and the Mississippi River, providing opportunities for hiking and exploring nature.
Location
Trail of Tears State Forest is located in Illinois
Directions
Located northwest of Jonesboro. Access to the Trail of Tears State Forest is from IL-127 (on the east) and IL-3 (from the west).
Address
3240 State Forest Rd
Jonesboro, IL 62952
Coordinates
37.48200046 N
89.35900067 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 32 min from Cape Girardeau
- 1 hr 3 min from Paducah
- 2 hrs 3 min from St. Louis
- 2 hrs 16 min from Evansville
