Campground Details - Hidden Springs State Forest, IL - ReserveAmerica

Description

Hidden springs offers , fishing, camping and hiking, picnicking, and hunting.. Located amid a vast agricultural landscape, Hidden springs consists of gently rolling hills, hardwoods timber pine plantations, prairies,wildflowers, wildlife, fish . In the spring, the park comes alive with redbuds, wildflowers and songbirds. In the fall, the park's wooded acres dominate the eye with foliage colors that are varied and spectacular. and 964 acres are available for public hunting. During any time of the year, wildlife viewing opportunities are everywhere. Hidden Springs has a camp ground with 28 class "c" sites which are available ,. no reservations accepted .Opened in 1960's, the 1229-acre State Forest is managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Archery Bicycling Bird Watching Boating Boating, Canoeing Boating, Kayaking Boating, Pedal CAMPING, BACKCOUNTRY Campground Host Camping, Equestrian Camping, Equestrian Group Camping, Improved Site Camping, Primitive Canoeing Dump Station, Camper Fire Rings Fishing Grills Group Camping Handicap Access Hiking Hiking - Moderate Hiking Trail Horseshoe Pits Horseshoes Hospital Hunting Information/Contact Station	Interpretive Trail Jogging/Running Maintenance, Facility Nature Study Office/Ranger Station Paddle Boating Parking Photography Picnic Area Picnic Pavilion Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Picnicking Playground Restrooms River/Stream SCENIC DRIVING ROUTES Shelters Stargazing Sunbathing Trails, Easy Hiking/Walking Trails, Moderate Hiking WATER ACCESS, RIVER / STREAM Walking Water, Drinking Wildflower Viewing Wildlife Viewing
Less Than 1000 Feet
Fishing, River/Stream
Within 10 Miles
Antiquing Area attraction Cash Machine/Atm Emergency Services Golfing Grocery Store Group/Community Facility Maintenance, Vehicle Pay Telephone Retail, Bait & Tackle Retail, Drinks	Retail, Firewood Retail, Ice Retail, Snacks Retail, Supplies SWIMMING, RESERVOIR Seasonal Festivals Swimming - Pool Swimming, Pool Tennis Town Volleyball
Greater Than 10 Miles
Golf Laundry Maintenance, RV/Camper Mall	Medical Clinic Motel Park Lake Shopping

Alerts and Important Information

Shelter Reservations are non-refundable unless the area is closed by the Department, in this circumstance the Site Manager will contact you prior to your reservation date to cancel and issue your refund.

* A responsible adult (18 years of age or older) from the camping party must register for the party and thereby acknowledge compliance with the rules and regulations of the park for the party. * At least one responsible adult must accompany each group of 15 minors. * Special camping rate reductions apply to Illinois residents only. * Group size and number of vehicles cannot exceed the established maximums. * The maximum length of camping stay from May 1 through September 30 is 14 nights in any 30 day period. * Responsible use of alcohol is permitted in the area, with the exceptions of archery range. * All pets must be on a leash: Pet owners are responsible for their animal's waste and must dispose of it properly. * All visitors are required to leave at or before 10:00PM. * Groups of 25 or more are required to register in advance with the park office * We hope you enjoy your stay or event: Remember, take only memories, leave only footprints.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.30972, -88.68472
39°18'35"N, 88°41'5"W

Located 8 miles south east of SHELBYVILLE IL, the park is in close proximity to Interstate 57, and Interstate 70 approx 21 miles north west of Effingham ,il on Route 32 north. the 4 miles west on county rd 700

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Hidden Springs State Forest
RR# 1 BOX 200
STRASBURG IL 62465

Phone Number:

Information: (217)644-3091

Special Events:

The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.

HIDDEN SPRINGS STATE FOREST: None from Mar 21 2010 to Dec 31 2050

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