Garden Of The Gods Il
One of the most photographed locations in the state garden of the gods scenic beauty is extraordinary.
Garden of the gods il. Camel rock and devil s smokestack are among the named formations. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions location tagline value text. Garden of the gods in illinois camping pharaoh campground. The nearest town of any size is equality.
It is located within the shawnee national forest in hardin pope saline and gallatin counties in the u s. Surrounding the recreation area is garden of the gods wilderness with some longer trails including the river to river trail and opportunities for backpack camping. The garden of the gods wilderness is a 3 318 acre parcel of land listed as a wilderness area of the united states. It costs just 10 per night per site and the campground is equipped with vault toilets picnic tables and potable water.
32 reviews 618 658 2111 website. Garden of the gods herod il 62947. Exploring the garden of the gods illinois. The most popular hike in the shawnee national forest garden of the gods gives tourists amazing insight into the geologic structure of southern illinois and a view that stretches for miles high over the pristine hills of shawnee forest.
Garden of the gods in illinois not colorado is an area of beautiful and unusual sandstone rock outcrops and formations. In the recreation area you can hike camp nature watch or picnic. However this southern illinois version also has interesting rock formations and scenic hiking trails through shady forests. The observation trail features unique sandstone rock formations and panoramic views of the surrounding garden of the god wilderness.
Interpretive signs explain the geological history. Look no further than garden of the gods in southern illinois. Millions of years in the making the garden of the gods provides spectacular views unlike anywhere in the midwest. Menu reservations make reservations.
Pharaoh campground is the only campsite in garden of the gods operating year round on a first come first served basis with no reservations taken. The recreation area part of shawnee national forest has parking picnic areas and a short paved trail with fantastic views of the garden.