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Shawnee NF Foraging Conditions — ForageIQ

Shawnee NF

Shawnee National Forest in southern IL. Oak-hickory forest with tulip poplar and sycamore in drainages. Sandstone bluffs create unique microclimates. Old apple orchards scattered throughout. Among the best morel territory in IL.

Trees:White Oak Hickory Tulip Poplar

Updated Apr 19, 6:14 PM MT

Foraging Potential95/100

✅Moisture

✅Soil Temp

✅No Freeze

✅No Drought

Precip 7d

0.00"

Precip 14d

0.00"

Soil Temp

52°F

SWE

Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.

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Nearby Camping

Within(24)

Teal Pond Campground

dispersed

~0.7 mi from centerFree/night

Red Bud Campground

developed

~1.9 mi from centerFee required/night

21 sites

Reserve →

Jackson Falls primitive camping

dispersed

Shawnee National Forest~3.2 mi from centerFree/night

Primitive Campsite Jackson Falls

developed

~3.3 mi from center

Bear Branch Horse Resort

developed

~4.1 mi from center

Chabnel

developed

~5.9 mi from center

Goupil

developed

~6 mi from center

Lalamont

developed

~6 mi from center

Lalandale

developed

~6 mi from center

Lakeside

developed

~6 mi from center

Daniel

developed

~6.2 mi from center

Camp Ondessonk

developed

~6.2 mi from center

Camp Ondessonk

developed

~6.2 mi from center

Brebeuf

developed

~6.2 mi from center

Garnier

developed

~6.2 mi from center

Brebeuf Flats-tents

developed

~6.2 mi from center

Tekakwitha

developed

~6.3 mi from center

Aonnetta

developed

~6.3 mi from center

Amantacha

developed

~6.3 mi from center

Chiwaenhwa

developed

~6.3 mi from center

Raganeau

developed

~6.5 mi from center

Williams Pass & OHV Park

developed

~9.4 mi from center

Reserve →

Group

developed

~9.7 mi from center

Oak Point Campground

developed

~9.8 mi from centerFee required/night

toiletshower

Reserve →

⚠ Road Access Notice

Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.

Shawnee NF

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Nearby Camping

Teal Pond Campground

Red Bud Campground

Jackson Falls primitive camping

Primitive Campsite Jackson Falls

Bear Branch Horse Resort

Chabnel

Goupil

Lalamont

Lalandale

Lakeside

Daniel

Camp Ondessonk

Camp Ondessonk

Brebeuf

Garnier

Brebeuf Flats-tents

Tekakwitha

Aonnetta

Amantacha

Chiwaenhwa

Raganeau

Williams Pass & OHV Park

Group

Oak Point Campground

Viable Species