Shawnee National Forest
50 Hwy. 145 South
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Phone: 618-253-7114 or 1-800-MY-WOODS
(699-6637)
TTY: 618-253-1070 (TTY users may also use the toll-free number for the Illinois Relay Service: 1-800-526-0844)
FAX: (618) 253-1060
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Newsroom
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SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST HONORS VOLUNTEERS
Harrisburg, IL, October 7, 2008 – Forest Supervisor, Allen Nicholas, is announcing that five individuals have been awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award (Award), a prestigious national honor offered in recognition of volunteer service. >>> Read More
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AREA TRAILS IMPACTED BY REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IKE
Harrisburg, IL, October 3, 2008 – The Shawnee National Forest Mississippi Bluffs District Ranger is notifying visitors that some of the Forest’s most popular trails sustained major damage as the remnants of Hurricane Ike roared through southern Illinois in September. >>>Read More
- ONE LOOP OF POUNDS HOLLOW CAMPGROUD AND BEACH ARE RE-OPENED
Harrisburg, IL, September 19, 2008 – The Hidden Springs District Ranger would like to announce the re-opening of the Pounds Hollow beach and one loop of the Pine Ridge Campground. >>>Read More
- PRESCRIBED BURNS PLANNED ON SHAWNEE NATIONAL FORESTS
Harrisburg, IL, September 17, 2008 – The Shawnee National Forest Supervisor is announcing 34 planned prescribed burns in the next fiscal year. Operations are tentatively scheduled to begin in September and continue through April 2009. >>>Read More
- Pounds Hollow Campground and Beach Temporarily Closed
Harrisburg, IL, September 15, 2008 – The Hidden Springs District Ranger has temporarily closed the Pounds Hollow Campground and Beach in Gallatin County. >>>Read More
- Shawnee National Forest Hosts Americorp Team During Fall 2008
Harrisburg, IL, September 9, 2008 – The Shawnee National Forest is once again hosting an AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Team from the Denver, Colorado campus this year. >>>Read More
- Eastern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee Fall Meeting Announced
HARRISBURG, IL, September 8, 2008 – The Forest Service Eastern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (Recreation RAC) will meet in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, October 8, 2008. >>>Read More
- TOWER ROCK AND IRON FURNACE RECREATION AREA UPDATES
Harrisburg, IL, August 27, 2008 - The Hidden Springs District Ranger is announcing that Tower Rock Campground gate has been opened and is available for primitive camping. >>>Read More
- RECREATION FEE PROPOSAL
Harrisburg, IL, August 26, 2008 - Shawnee National Forest Supervisor, Allen Nicholas, announced, based on several months of public comment, a final recreation fee proposal will be submitted for consideration. >>>Read More
- WATER PUMPS REMOVED FROM PINE RIDGE CAMPGROUND
Harrisburg, IL, July 22, 2008 – Acting District Ranger Tim Pohlman of the Hidden Springs Ranger District of the Shawnee National Forest announced today he has ordered the water pumps removed from the Pine Ridge Campground at Pounds Hollow. >>>Read More
- Harrisburg, IL, August 1, 2008 - Mississippi Bluffs District Ranger announces the re-opening of the Pine Hills Campground. Forest Road #236 between the Trail of Tears State Forest Road and McGee Hill in Union County, Illinois is now open to vehicular traffic. >>>Read More
- Harrisburg, IL, May 20, 2008 - The Shawnee National Forest’s Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District and the Shawnee Mountain Bike Association co-hosted a trails workday on Saturday, May 3, 2008. >>>Read More
- Johnson Creek Campground Access Road Temporarily Closed - Harrisburg, IL, May 16, 2008 – The Mississippi Bluffs District Ranger has closed the Johnson Creek Campground access road to all vehicular traffic. >>>Read More
- Tower Rock & Iron Furnace Recreation Area Updates - Harrisburg, IL, May 16, 2008 – The Hidden Springs Acting District Ranger has closed the Tower Rock Campground and Picnic Area, as a result of flooding damage and debris. The site will remain closed until further notice. >>>Read More
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SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST PROPOSES NEW FEES
Harrisburg, Il, March 27, 2008 - The Shawnee National Forest has extended the comment period from April 15, 2008, to June 30, 2008, for the proposal to charge user fees at eight national forest day-use recreation sites and for bridle tag fees on designated trails. The proposal is based on the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act that was enacted in 2004. >>>Read More
- TWO FIRE TRUCKS DONATED TO LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS
The Shawnee National Forest, with assistance from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), acquired two surplus federal wildland fire trucks. Photo gallery Photo Gallery
- DESIGNATED TRAIL USE ONLY IN FOUR WATERSHEDS
Harrisburg, IL, January 22, 2007 –Today Forest Supervisor Allen Nicholas announced equestrian use will be limited to designated trails in the Eagle Creek, Big Grande Pierre, Lusk Creek and Upper Bay Creek watersheds in Gallatin, Hardin, Johnson, Pope and Saline counties of the Hidden Springs Ranger District.
- The Shawnee National Forest invites the public to an open house to evaluate the proposed burning of tornado-damaged areas. Legal Notice
- Shawnee National Forest Fills Middle Mississippi River Partnership Coordinator Position.
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News Releases: 2008
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