Shawnee National Forest
Use attributes for filter ! | |
Address | Herod, IL 62947, USA |
---|---|
Area | 1075 |
Hours | Open now |
Established | August 1933 |
Phone | +1 800-699-6637 |
Management | United States Forest Service |
Did you know | More than 500 wildlife species can be found within the Forest, including 48 mammals, 237 birds, 52 reptiles, 57 amphibians, and 109 species of fish. |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 1128041 |
About Shawnee National Forest
Shawnee National Forest lies between the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, in southern Illinois. Its terrain spans woodlands, hills and lakes. Wildlife includes bald eagles. The Garden of the Gods wilderness area features ancient sandstone cliffs and formations. Trails include the long River to River Trail and the Rim Rock National Recreation Trail, circling an escarpment. Jackson Falls has steep bluffs and a waterfall.
Click on the photo of Shawnee National Forest to view it on Google Maps.