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

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

Cedar Sunset Cabin - Buncombe, IL

Cottages and Cabins

Top notch accommodations on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and on the edge of the Shawnee National Forest.

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

River Rose Inn Bed Breakfast - Elizabethtown, IL

BBs / Inns

Built in 1914 in a picturesque rivertown, the River Rose Inn Bed Breakfast is unique and gracious with spectacular views of the dazzling Ohio River. Enjoy our luxurious accommodations and our gourmet breakfasts. Relax in the formal living room or cozy parlor on the second floor. Swim in the inground pool or enjoy the private jacuzzi spa.

Web Site: http://www.riveroseinn.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

Willowbrook Cabin Rental - Golconda, IL

Cottages and Cabins

LARGE 2 and 3 bedroom private CABINS located near many of the major ATTRACTIONS of the Shawnee National FOREST and the surrounding Southern ILLINOIS area. All cabins offer incredible VALUE as they are fully furnished with everything needed including full kitchens with cookware, microwave, liens, fire pits and wood, outdoor grill, satellite TV and even FREE internet. Open all seasons

Web Site: http://www.WillowBrookCabins.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