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Shawnee National Forest
50 Hwy. 145 South
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Phone: 618-253-7114 - From a TTY call 711 to be connected.
FAX: (618) 253-1060

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Pharaoh Campground

Pharaoh Campground

Home : Recreational Activities : Camping : Pharaoh Campground

No. Campsites: 12

Group Site: no

Fee: $5 per night

Day Use Available: Yes

Water Available: Yes

Garbage Pickup: Yes

Toilets: Vault

Usable by Persons with Disabilities: Yes

Open: All Year

Recreational Opportunity Guide with Map

General Camping Information: Garden Of the Gods 33 acre wilderness area. No motorized vehicles in wilderness allowed. Pets allowed only on leash. Picnic area opened 6:00 am – 10:00 pm, always use trash receptacle. Camp only at designated sites and camp grounds. Disposable food and beverage containers not allowed on observation trails. Stay on trails.

Location: Take 145 S. 5 miles to hwy. 34 turn south, take 34 5 miles and then E. on Karbers Ridge Road.

Opportunities

Visitors will find interesting Rock Formation such as Camel Rock, Anvil Rock and Devils Smoke Stack in the nearby Garden of the Gods Area.

Hiking:
GOG Observation Trail, stone path (1/4 mile) total trail system 5.5 miles (excluding River to River Segment).

Winter Use:
Hiking and Camping

More information contact:
Hidden Springs Ranger District
602 N. 1st St.
Vienna, IL 62995
(618)658-2111

In the same area:
Pounds Hollow Rec. Area, River to River Trail, High Knob Picnic River and the Ohio River Scenic Byway.

 

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