Camp Cadiz Campground
Illinois
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Conditions: Blocked
for campground, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 20 h ago · oldest 20 h
problem: Agency alerts
12 active alerts in Shawnee National Forest; most severe: McClure Road Closed
USFSPosted May 12, 2025 · checked 20 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 73°F / low 68°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for campground
OpenWeather20 h ago
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Camp Cadiz Campground
Suggested plan · check conditions before you go
Gear for the day
Meals
Photos
About this campground
This campground is the site of an old Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) work camp. Somewhat off the beaten path Camp Cadiz is usually quiet and rarely do the campsites fill up; with the exception of turkey and deer hunting seasons. The campsites are level and each has a fire ring with grill and picnic table. Equestrian camping is allowed. Amenities include: Sites for Small trailers;pop-up trailer; NO water/electric hook-ups Picnic tables Tent camping Parking: Overnight parking at trailhead Toilets: vault toilet Accessible: campsites & vault toilet Drinking water: Water spigot is centrally located
Campsite info
- Reservable
- No
- Season
- all year
Directions & GPX
Facts about this campground
Where it is
- Hidden Springs Ranger District · Ranger district
- Shawnee National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Shawnee National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Trail Segment Closed - Lincoln Memorial
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
09-08-25-04 Restrictions for the Use of Natural Areas
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
09-08-25-03 Shawnee Wilderness and Watersheds
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Failing Culvert on Oakwood Bottoms Road FSR # 786
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
River Pigs timber sale area active-use caution
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Coghill CemeteryHiking0.2 mi
- Rock CreekHiking1.4 mi
- BEAVER TRAILHiking1.9 mi
- Pine Ridge-Pounds HollowCamping2.8 mi
- A: Main AreaRock climbing3.4 mi
- B: Bull AreaRock climbing3.5 mi
- Little Eagle CreekCanoeing6.3 mi
- Pharoah Campground -Garden Of The GodsCamping7.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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