Sand Ridge State Forest
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Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Max Length: 40 ft.
Features
For Campers
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- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
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- Max Length: 40 ft.
Access
- Drive InPark next to your campsite
- Walk InPark in a lot, walk to your campsite
- Hike InHike a trail to your campsite
LegendA sandy forest that is less visited with backcountry sites
This review is for the backpacking campsites within the Sand Ridge forest. The trail is a mix of sand and soil. It’s quite an unexpected discovery in Illinois. We didn’t see anyone else on the trail but we saw cars parked so hikers were out there.
We stopped at 2 different campsites. They are…
LegendTrails varied from wide to narrow. There are a few posts directing you but we referred to the paper map quite a bit.
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TravelerNice little get away
It’s a nice get away from the city. I haven’t stayed at any of the backpacking sites, but the main campground. It is located under a bunch of tall pines, and feels fairly open. You’re close to others, and there isn’t a lot of privacy, but it is pretty. There are a lot of trails, but keep in mind a…
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TravelerOverall good
Awesome pine forest, not much traffic and great for primitive camping/bushcrafting...very few sources of water
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Location
Sand Ridge State Forest is located in Illinois
Coordinates
40.4110001 N
89.86600036 W
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