Campground · Illinois ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Shawnee National Forest (NF) · Open Access
This campground is the site of an old Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) work camp. Somewhat off the beaten path Camp Cadiz is usually quiet and rarely do the campsites fill up; with the exception of turkey and deer hunting seasons. The campsites are level and each has a fire ring with grill and picnic table. Equestrian camping is allowed.
From Harrisburg, Illinois: Take Hwy 13 east 14 miles to Hwy 1. Take Hwy 1 south 15 miles, to Camp Cadiz Rd. Turn west on Camp Cadiz Rd and go 2 miles to the campground entrance.
From Evansville, Indiana: Take Hwy 62 west to Illinois Hwy 141 and continue west to Hwy 1. Take Hwy 1 south 30 miles to Camp Cadiz Rd. Turn west on and go 2 miles to the campground entrance.
37.57834, -88.24416 · 37°34'42.0"N 88°14'39.0"W
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| Precip in | 3.1 | 3.5 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Camp Cadiz Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Camp Cadiz Campground's operator.
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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