Shawnee National Forest
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Amanda Patrick
Public Affairs Officer
USDA Forest Service
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With warmer weather abounding, and summer soon around the corner, the Shawnee National Forest offers a multitude of great opportunities to connect with the natural world. Whether it is a day spent picnicking, fishing and swimming at Pounds Hollow Recreation Area, camping at Camp Cadiz or enjoying a day of hiking at Little Grand Canyon, Rim Rock or one of Forest’s many other trails, is truly something for every outdoor enthusiast on the Forest.
In celebration of National GO Day, the Shawnee will be waiving camping fees on the event day too. So come out and enjoy the great outdoors on the Forest!
• June 8, 2013 National Get Outdoors Day; Free camping at non-reserved campsites on Friday, June 7, 2013 and Saturday, June 8, 2013 along with free day use on Saturday, June 8, 2013 and Sunday, June 9, 2013.
The Shawnee National Forest campgrounds included in the fee waiver are as follows: Garden of the Gods, Pounds Hollow, Camp Cadiz, Pine Hill, and Johnson Creek. Please note that concessionaire operated campgrounds are not included in the fee waiver.
In celebration of National GO Day, the Shawnee will be waiving camping fees on the event day too. So come out and enjoy the great outdoors on the Forest!
• June 8, 2013 National Get Outdoors Day; Free camping at non-reserved campsites on Friday, June 7, 2013 and Saturday, June 8, 2013 along with free day use on Saturday, June 8, 2013 and Sunday, June 9, 2013.
The Shawnee National Forest campgrounds included in the fee waiver are as follows: Garden of the Gods, Pounds Hollow, Camp Cadiz, Pine Hill, and Johnson Creek. Please note that concessionaire operated campgrounds are not included in the fee waiver.
Weather:
| Now | Sat | Sun |
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| Fair | Clear | Isolated Thunderstorms |
| 68°F |
Hi: 81°F Low: 64°F |
Hi: 88°F Low: 68°F |
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50 Highway 145 South
Harrisburg, Illinois 62946
Harrisburg, Illinois 62946
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