Jackson Falls
The bluffs and rock faces found at Jackson Falls offer excellent technical climbing surrounded by a beautifully scenic area of the Shawnee National Forest. Considered part of the general forest area the Jackson Falls has a vault toilet. Camping is free but limited to a maximum of 14-days continuous stay.
From the trailhead a short trail leads to the top of Jackson Falls. High bluffs are in the area, visitors should be cautious and aware of their surroundings.
Reservations
General Information
Maps and Brochures
Year-round
All year, all hours
- Stay on the designated trails.
- Pack It In, Pack It Out rules apply to the entire trail system.
- Camping is free throughout the year up to 14-days continuous stay. No permanent structures may be built.
- Camp and wash at least 150 feet from any water source.
- Burn dead and down trees only, making sure campfires are completely out.
- Do not build campfires on top of the bluffs.
- Confine rock climbing activities to existing climbing routes to avoid resource damage.
No fees are required for this site
Address: 602 N. First Street Route 45 North Vienna, IL 62995
Phone: 618-658-2111
Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (closed 11:30 am -12:30 pm) (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.510415
Longitude: -88.681943
Directions
From Harrisburg: Take Highway 145 south, 11 miles to Burden Falls Road. Turn west onto Burden Falls Road, go 5 miles and at the ‘T’ turn right and continue 3.7 miles to Glen Street Falls Road. Turn left (south) onto Glen Street Falls Road. Go 2 miles to the Jackson Falls Trailhead.
From Vienna: Take Highway 45 north 12 miles to Ozark Road. Turn east onto Ozark Road and continue 4.5 miles to Glen Street Falls Road. Turn right (south) onto Glen Street Falls Road. Go 2 miles to the Jackson Falls Trailhead.
Parking
Parking available at trailhead.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
