About Pine Hills Campground
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. [Pine Hills Campground Map](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd559879.pdf)
- Fees: Campsites $10/night - 8 people & 2 vehicles max. Payment cash or check only.
- Season: Year-round
- Managed by: USFS - Shawnee National Forest
- Where: 7 mi southwest of Alto Pass, IL · 37.51556, -89.42223
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Pine | Horse | at camp | 2.9 mi |
| Ranbarger Hollow | Horse | 2.8 mi | 3.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 15.3 mi
Water fill-up: 15.3 mi
Propane: 18.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Trail of Tears Campground 4 mi
- Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District 9 mi
- Turkey Bayou Campground 11.7 mi
- Horse Campground 13.1 mi
- Youth Campground 14 mi
- Giant City Campground (tent) 14.7 mi