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	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.
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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

Recreational Activities

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The Shawnee National Forest offers a diversity of outdoor opportunities. These lands are yours - to visit, to care for, but most of all, to enjoy.

What are you waiting for? Pack up your family and friends and head for adventure in America's Great Outdoors.

Activities Picnicking, camping, hiking and fishing, are just some of the activities available on the Shawnee National Forest.		Locator Maps Find recreation areas around the forest using our locator maps.

Recreation Fee Proposal Information In order to help defray the costs of operations the Shawnee National Forest is proposing to charge a user fee at eight popular, day-use recreation sites and to increase existing fees at five campgrounds. In addition, the Shawnee is proposing a fee for equestrian use of the designated trail system.		Outdoor Safety Before you travel check out these safety tips and checklists!

Wilderness Places where the imprint of humans is substantially unnoticed.		The Campground Link for the Outfitter Guide Listing has been moved:

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Recreational Opportunity Guides

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Recreation Fee Demonstration Program

Latest information about this evolving program

USDA Forest Service - Eastern Region
Last modified: Tuesday, 30 September 2008

Shawnee National Forest

Recreational Activities

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Locator Maps

Recreation Fee Proposal Information

Outdoor Safety

Wilderness

The Campground Link for the Outfitter Guide Listing has been moved:

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