Shawnee National Forest

The transportation of invasive insects & diseases through firewood is destroying trees in urban, suburban & forest areas. See what you can do.

Research Natural Areas Program
Research Natural Areas (RNAs) are established by the USDA Forest Service as representative examples of minimally disturbed natural ecosystems.

Other Recreation Related Links

Current Conditions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 19, 2008 Oakwood Flood Map

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

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

August 27, 2008 - Johnson Creek Campground at Kinkaid Lake is walk-in only.  Road is closed due to weather related damage.  No water available in day-use area.

August 26, 2008 - The water pump at the Garden of the Gods Campground is broke. Water will not be available in that area until repairs are completed.

Pine Ridge Campground at Pounds Hollow - No water until late September or early October. Water from drinking fountain near the beach is available.

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

April 8, 2008

The entrance road into Millstone Bluff National Register Site is temporarily closed due to weather related damage.

Johnson Creek Road Closure
Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District announces the closure of Forest Road #724 into Johnson Creek Recreation Area on Kinkaid Lake in Jackson County, Illinois due to the road’s instability.

Forest Closure Orders

List of Forest Orders - All are Under 36 CFR 251

WEATHER

Current weather conditions from the National Weather Service are updated continually.

Weather information is derived from National Weather Service data. Please see our weather disclaimer.

Observations and Summaries from the University of Utah, Department of Meteorology.

ONGOING FIRES AND EMERGENCIES

Emergency Numbers | American Red Cross

Currently there is nothing to report.