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Pine Hills Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
All year
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
37.5156, -89.4222
Last verified
September 18, 2026
37.5156° N · 89.4222° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Pine Hills campground has level campsites with open grassy areas between campsites. Popular with hunters in the spring and fall, the campground is also ideal for those who like to view nature, go birding, hike or take a scenic drive. Pine Hills Road leads to the top of the bluffs and features panoramic views of the LaRue Swamp and Mississippi River floodplain. Located adjacent to one of the largest natural areas in the state Pine Hills is ideal for nature lovers. In addition the Snake Road, located at the bottom of the bluffs is closed biannually to vehicular traffic, to protect the thousands of the reptiles and amphibians as they migrate between their summer and winter habitats.

From the USFS.

Is Pine Hills Campground free?

No. Pine Hills Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to Pine Hills Campground?

From Jonesboro take State Hwy 146 west to State Hwy 127 north. Go north three miles to the State Forest blacktop road. Turn west and travel 9 miles to FR236 or Pine Hills road. The camground is .07 miles north on Pine Hills road. To access PHCG from Illinois Route 3, turn onto the State Forest blacktop at the south edge of Wolf Lake. Travel east approx. 1 mile to the Pine Hills Road, FR236. Turn north onto FR236 and travel .07 miles to the campground.

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What are the rules at Pine Hills Campground?

Campround is first come-first serve, no reservations. Camp only at designated campsites. Camping is not allowed in LaRue Pine Hills Research Natural Area. Pets are allowed only on a leash. Stay on the designated trail. Pack it in, Pack it out, along trails. Collections of any kind is strictly prohibited within the Research Natural Area. Violators will be prosecuted. Refer to the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources hunting website for all hunting and fishing regulations. Campground is first come - first served. No reservations. Camping trailer: Small trailers;pop-up trailer; NO water/electric hook-ups Picnic tables: picnic shelter Tent camping Toilets: vault toilets Accessible: campground & vault toilets

Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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