Shawnee National Forest, an Illinois National Forest located nearby Harrisburg, Marion

Welcome! Explore the Shawnee National Forest. Enjoy the splendors of the varied natural resources of the largest, most diversified treasure in Illinois. Major highways lead to this heartland. Find some of the most beautiful scenery in the Midwest.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

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Huntingyes

Hiking Trailyes

Picnickingyes

Area Accommodations

Pinnon Lake Cabins - Buncombe, IL

Cottages and Cabins

Tucked away in the picturesque rolling hills of Southern Illinois, our location rests on the highly acclaimed Southern Illinois Wine Trail. Pinnon Lake cabins are ten tranquil minutes from the edge of Shawnee National Forest. Moments from anywhere yet feels like miles from it all.

Web Site: http://www.pinnonlakecabins.com

The Irish Inn - Ozark, IL

BBs / Inns

Offering a wee bit of Europe in Southern Illinois' wine country. We are located right in the Shawnee National Forest. Stay in a stone and log chalet, cool in summer with blazing log fires in winter. You will enjoy the company of a genuine Belfast-born innkeeper and a full traditional Irish breakfast. There is no extra charge for the blarney, storytelling, and good Irish luck

Web Site: http://irishinn.tripod.com

Timber Ridge Outpost Cabins - Elizabethtown, IL

Cottages and Cabins

Come back to a simpler time when families played games together in the evenings and sat on the porch talking into the night. Enjoy some southern hospitality while staying in a real Log Cabin or a one-of-a-kind luxurious Tree House

Web Site: http://www.TimberRidgeOutpost.com

Cedar Rock Cabins - Goreville, IL

Cottages and Cabins

Located in beautiful Johnson County, Illinois, and nestled within the Shawnee National Forest. Enjoy the screened in porch at dusk and view the wildlife that wanders freely through the woods. The hot tub is located out of doors so you can relax in luxury beneath the stars....

Web Site: http://www.cedarrockcabins.com

White River Outfitters Rentals - Shoals, IN

Cottages and Cabins

A store that caters to all of your boating, hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure needs. We offer canoe and kayak rentals for one and two day trips on the White River. New G3 brand jon boats as well as a used inventory. NEW White River Cabin on a peaceful river bank setting.

Web Site: http://www.whiteriveroutfittersonline.com/

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January 26 yearly trip.... if not more by Jeff Cope

A favorite place, and mandatory yearly treck during the fall... But going more often is always an enjoyable.

October 10 Great place for FALL colors!!

Had a great time at the park.. nice park for hiking in colorful FALL season.

September 27 a wonderful place to be

loved it going back again, a great place to hike beautiful place

April 12 Awesome

I love this park!

February 25 Shawnee Forest has it all

For nature and outdoor lovers this area is fantastic. Rock formations are everywhere, hiking is awesome. This is a hidden jewel for for visitors.

July 24 a great place to get away from the city

great view of the counrty and wildlife