Camp Cadiz Campground

Campground · Illinois ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Shawnee National Forest (NF) · Open Access

591 ft
Elevation

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.

 Recreation Area brochure/map

The facts

  • Season: Year-round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

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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Typical weather

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Precip in3.13.54.94.75.04.24.03.43.03.34.14.0

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.

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Common questions about Camp Cadiz Campground

Can you reserve a site at Camp Cadiz Campground?
No. Camp Cadiz Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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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.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Campsite $10/night - 8 people & 2 vehicle max. Payment cash or check only.

Restrictions:

  • Camp only at designated campsites.
  • Pets are allowed only on a leash.
  • Stay on the designated trail. Pack it in, Pack it out, along trails.
  • A complete list of site regulations is posted on bulletin boards and at fee stations.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Camp Cadiz Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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