Shawnee National Forest - Harrisburg, Illinois

The park offers more than 270,000 acres to ride horse, hike, camp, fish, swim and anything else you want to do in a state park.

Explore the forest on horseback or grab a backpack and hike the 160-mile River to River Trail. Rock climbing and rappelling are permitted in several designated areas. The less adventurous can hop in a car and take a scenic drive. Especially beautiful is the Ohio River National Scenic Byway, which passes through the eastern portion of the Shawnee National Forest.

Shawnee National Forest offices are open from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday – Friday and are closed on holidays.

Location: 50 Hwy. 145 South, Harrisburg, IL 62946

Phone: 618-253-7114
800-MY-WOODS (699-6637)

Written by Travel Writer · Filed Under Southwest