Aug 29, 2025 · Nestled in southern Illinois between the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, the Shawnee National Forest features oak-hickory forests, flourishing wetlands, grassy open lands, lush canyons, …

Explore Illinois' state parks and national forests with hiking and biking trails, rivers to kayak along and wildlife to see.

The Shawnee National Forest is a United States National Forest located in the Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois, United States. Administered by the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, it consists of …

Dec 15, 2023 · Shawnee National Forest is a vast park that covers about 451 square miles of southern Illinois. Shawnee National Forest is a stunning area with rolling hills, rocky bluffs, oak-hickory forests, …

Dec 30, 2025 · Interactive map listing many of the more popular attractions within the forest and linking to more detail. This map is great to use during the planning phase of vacation or hike to the Southern …

Mar 13, 2025 · Illinois State Forests are managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry Resources. Links to County Forest Preserve Districts, information on the …

As the only national forest in Illinois, and single largest publicly owned body of land in the state of Illinois, the Shawnee offers numerous avenues for connecting with the natural world through its 280,000 …

The Illinois portion is approximately 300 miles and ends at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers in Cairo, Illinois. Plant life is extremely diverse and ranges from sun-loving species to those …

10 Shawnee National Forest towns that you should visit for dining, lodging, and unique experiences while visiting southern Illinois.

May 21, 2025 · Check out our seven wilderness areas, which were designated through the Illinois Wilderness Act of 1990. Wilderness areas are some of the largest contiguous forested lands within …