4.2770 reviewsPrice
$10/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
13 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$10/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
13 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Pine Hills Campground, State Forest Rd, Wolf Lake, IL
Birders, herpers, and anyone chasing fall color will find October weekdays here nearly perfect. Sites are large, well-spaced, and clean at $10 a night, and Snake Road's migration corridor is steps away. Just haul in all your water before you arrive.
No potable water on-site and the nearest real supplies are 15-30 miles out. Add spotty cell coverage, no electric hookups, and occasional train noise at night, and anyone expecting even basic hookups or reliable connectivity will be disappointed.
Reference information about Pine Hills Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd559879.pdf">Pine Hills Campground Map</a></p>
The elevation is 600 ft. The campground is in a stand of old pines and hardwoods adjacent to a stream. Most sites are spacious, well cleared and could accommodate multiple tents.
Service provided March 15 through December 15.
The parking aprons are gravel.
In Wolf Lake, IL, at campground sign (State Forest Rd), go east 0.6 miles to another campground sign (sign is on north side of road). Turn left (no displayed road sign) and go 0.7 miles to campground. NOTE: When turning left at the campground sign onto Pine Hills Rd (Forest Route 236), there is a dip the could be flooded.
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Fall delivers the best camping window, with daytime highs in the 50s-70s°F and nights in the 30s-40s°F. October brings peak leaf color and heavy bird migration along Snake Road. Fishing stays productive as fish feed before winter. Summer brings heat and humidity that hang in the forest air. Spring offers comfortable temperatures and fresh green growth. Winter sees occasional snow dusting the pines. Weekends draw moderate crowds in fall, but weekdays remain quiet even during peak season.
Fall offers peak leaf color and heavy bird migration on Snake Road — top seasonal draw.
Potable water is not available at this site.
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