State Park
Johnson Creek Campground
Shawnee National Forest · Ava, IL
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Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
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- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Managing agency
- Shawnee National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
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- Address:Ava, IL
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Johnson Creek Campground
Trail
Johnson Creek Trail 393
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2.0 mi594 ftgain
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Trail
Buttermilk Hill
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4.0 mi984 ftgain
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Trail
Little Grand Canyon Trail
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3.0 mi915 ftgain
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Trail
Pomona Natural Bridge Trail
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0.3 mi115 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Oakland Nature Preserve - Woodland Trail
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0.5 mi36 ftgain
Easy
Trail
King Hollow Trail
Illinois
5.2 mi761 ftgain
Moderate
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