Shawnee National Forest

Contact Information

Shawnee National Forest Headquarters

50 Hwy 145 South

Harrisburg, IL 62946

(618) 253-7114

Hidden Springs Ranger District

602 N. First Street
Route 45 North
Vienna, Illinois 62995

(618) 658-2111

Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District

521 N. Main Street

Jonesboro, IL 62952

(618) 833-8576

WELCOME to the Shawnee National Forest

Plan your visit

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About the Shawnee

Go play! You can camp, paddle, hike, horseback ride, photograph, swim, run, hunt, fish and picnic at Shawnee National Forest. So, come explore our 280,000 acres of glades, barrens, prairies, streams, lakes, ponds, waterfalls, woodlands, rocky outcrops — and more!

Spotlights

Top Places on the Forest	The Power of the Cloud
Looking to explore glades, barrens, prairies, streams, lakes, ponds, waterfalls, woodlands and rocky outcrops?	Imagine being out in a forest, and knowing with a simple glance at your phone what invasive species are nearby. That’s the goal behind a new cloud-based mapping effort.
Explore the forest with your phone	Visit the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
You can now get instant, on-site information while touring Shawnee National Forest.	Looking for ways to explore history with kids this summer? Consider visiting the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, just south of Jonesboro.
Snake Road Closure	Find your spot on the Forest
This is an annual migration of snakes and amphibians.	Explore all that the forest has to offer in one spot, through our interactive visitor map.