Central Illinois

[markCHI]

Should get my iKamper annex next week, if so, would like to head out somewhere next weekend.

Where do you all stay near galena? seen blandings landing and Mississippi palisades. Would like a spot with electric hookup if possible. Planning to buy propex, but electric for now

I stayed at Belllevue State Park. Was pretty good. Small site and good facilities, Blanding landing is REALLY close to train tracks

 

[M_Fez]

Outside Edwardsville, Il. Anyone ever head down to Shawnee NF?

 

[AbsoluteAdventure]

Outside Edwardsville, Il. Anyone ever head down to Shawnee NF?

We live up near Bloomington/Normal but will be living in Charleston soon. We head that way fairly often. Feel free to add me and we can wheel

 

[Scontroneboy]

I’m looking to head down there this fall, always down to wheel and camp/hike/paddle/ride. If there’s a group getting together please let me know

 

[M_Fez]

We've never been. I spent a few decades on a big dual sport riding all over the country. But trucks/4x4 is still new to me. So I just don't know any decent spots/trails/fire roads here in Ill/Mo.

 

[Scontroneboy]

We've never been. I spent a few decades on a big dual sport riding all over the country. But trucks/4x4 is still new to me. So I just don't know any decent spots/trails/fire roads here in Ill/Mo.

I was near Mark Twain NF in March wheeling with a group and it was very cool. Also was lucky enough to score some Jeep club maps of Shawnee from a guy on the trip. More than happy to scan and send them to you

 

[M_Fez]

We've never been. I spent a few decades on a big dual sport riding all over the country. But trucks/4x4 is still new to me. So I just don't know any decent spots/trails/fire roads here in Ill/Mo.

I was near Mark Twain NF in March wheeling with a group and it was very cool. Also was lucky enough to score some Jeep club maps of Shawnee from a guy on the trip. More than happy to scan and send them to you

That would be fantastic. Thanks man.

 

[Wdfnds]

I live in Decatur, IL. and would like to team up with someone or a group. Maybe Shawnee or Land Between the Lakes. There is some good wheeling at LBL. Some good dispersed camping too. I run a Silverado and sleep in the back. Comms are ham, gmrs ,
frs,and cb.

 

[hey_poolboy]

I know this is dredging up an old thread, but my wife and I are from central Illinois. (just outside of Peoria) We've been camping and hitting off-road parks for a few years but just started dipping into overland life.

 

[Henrock911]

I'm in the joliet area, hit me up anytime you feel you need another vehicle and I will gladly roll with

 

[Scontroneboy]

I’m in Chicago but always up for an adventure

 

[Henrock911]

Let's plan it!!

 

[Scontroneboy]

Would love a long weekend at Manistee or Shawnee

 

[minengr]

Lots of hidden Gems scattered across the Shawnee. Cave-in-Rock, Garden of the Gods, Ponds Hollow, Bell Smith Springs, Trig Tower, Stoneface, Glen L. Jones Lake are the few off the top of my head within 45 min of me in the Eastern portion. Many more places like snake road, Cache River, and Mermet Springs where you can dive on the plane from US Marshal's. There's also all the wineries.

 

[DRAX]

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