Day Use
RIVER BENCH
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Nearby trails
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Activities
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Campgrounds
About RIVER BENCH
Several walk in campsites along the Illinois River. River Bench Day Use and Campground are located on a lower river terrace, within a forested setting. Must hike down one of two access trails to use. Facilities, 8 walk in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits, No drinking water, vault toilet within walking distance, no trash service - Please pack it out.
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RIVER BENCH
Sun & Moon
2:21 PM
Sunrise
8:03 PM
Solar Noon
1:44 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 2:59 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 1:07 AM
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Waning Crescent
1% illuminated
Live11h 22m of daylight
RIVER BENCH
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
RIVER BENCH
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October — October conditions
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Nearby Trails
Horn Bend Trail
easy · 0.62 mi · 239 ft gain
Fall Creek
hard · 6.88 mi · 1162 ft gain
Deep Gorge Trail
easy · 0.69 mi · 487 ft gain
Kerby Flat Trail
moderate · 2.95 mi · 277 ft gain
Snailback Falls Trail
moderate · 1.44 mi · 1243 ft gain
Kalmiopsis Rim Trail
expert · 25.37 mi · 5024 ft gain
Little Illinois Falls Loop Trail
easy · 0.66 mi · 184 ft gain
Pearsoll Peak
easy · 1.78 mi · 463 ft gain
