Established Camping

Pine Ridge Campground

Pine Ridge Campground is located in the Shawnee National Forest, offering a landscape of dense forests 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 rock formations, and the Rim Rock Recreational Trail, providing scenic hiking opportunities.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Shawnee National Forest

Pine Ridge Campground is located on the ridgetop above Pounds Hollow Lake and offers 13 electric sites and 22 non-electric campsites, each with a picnic table, latern pole and fire ring with grill. Water spigot is located at the campground entrance across from pay station. 20, 30 & 50 amp at electric campsites.

At 25 acres, Pounds Hollow Lake is large enough to provide its many visitors some seclusion during their visit. This day-use area offers swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating and hiking. No public boat ramp is available. There are several lakeside picnic sites, plus a fishing pier and a large picnic shelter overlooking the beach. The skilled craftsmanship of the Civilian Conservation Corpsmen (CCC) can still be seen today in the hand-cut sandstone foundation of the picnic shelter. Only small boats and electric motors are allowed on the lake. The lake contains largemouth bass, channel catfish and sunfish. The tranquil surroundings of the area are a great way to spend an afternoon enjoying the outdoors.

Campground - March 15th to December15th Beach - no lifeguard; swim at your own risk. Lake Access Road and Picnic Area - March 1st to November1st (daily from 6am to 10pm)

Fee Info

Campsite $10/night - 8 people & 2 vehicle maximun Campground has 13 electric sites and 42 non-electric sites.

Reservation Info

We do not accept reservations; Campsites are first-come, first-serve.

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Location

Pine Ridge Campground is located in Illinois

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Directions

From Harrisburg: Take Highway 34/145 south 6 miles, then continue on Highway 34 south for 9 miles. Turn east onto Karbers Ridge Road and go 9 miles to the recreation area entrance. From Evansville, Indiana: Take Highway 62 west & continue on IL. State Route 141 to Highway 1. Go south on Highway 1 about 24 miles to Karbers Ridge Road, then west 2 miles to the recreation area entrance.

Coordinates

37.615391641079086 N
88.26816253145142 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • WiFi
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Jul. 30, 2022

Beautiful Rustic Campground

My son and I visited on the last week of June 2022.  The campground is very rustic with a LOT of shade which made our stay there perfect. The USDA Forest recreational area includes Pounds Hollow Lake that is nestled into a beautiful ridge.  While the lake can get busy, and was at times while we were there, the campground was very quiet.  In fact, we were the only ones in the campground while we stayed.  I can't promise this is the best campground for the large RV crowd, due to the undulating nature of the sites, but for tent lovers, this might be one of the best we have done outside of dispersed camping. Garden Of The Gods IL has some fantastic scenery, hikes and is a place that will reset your soul.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Pine Ridge Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Pine Ridge Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Pine Ridge Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Pine Ridge Campground does not have wifi.