Turkey Ridge Tent Campground campground
Turkey Ridge Tent Campground
The campground offers basic amenities such as picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. The camping area is first-come-first-serve, so campers should arrive early to secure a spot. There are 10 campsites available, and each site can accommodate up to six people.
An interesting fact about the Turkey Ridge Tent Campground is that it is located near the site of the Peshtigo Fire of 1871, which was one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history. The fire burned over 1.2 million acres and killed more than 1,500 people.
The best time of year to visit the Turkey Ridge Tent Campground is during the summer months when the average temperature is around 70°F. However, the fall season is also a popular time to visit because of the beautiful autumn colors in the forest.
What's on-site at Turkey Ridge Tent Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Turkey Ridge Tent Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devil's Kitchen Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Little Grassy Campground & Marina | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Camp Ondessonk | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Horse Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Red Bud Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Turkey Ridge Tent Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cache River At Forman | 87 cfs | → |
| Crab Orchard Creek Near Marion | 5 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills | 68 cfs | → |
| Lusk Creek Near Eddyville | 30 cfs | → |
| Big Muddy River At Rte 127 At Murphysboro | 299 cfs | → |
| Big Muddy River At Plumfield | 251 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Turkey Ridge Tent Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Burnside 1.8 Ene | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| De Soto 0.3 Ese | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Ferne Clyffe State Park
- Goreville Village Park
- Wilderness Panther Den
- Crab Orchard Wilderness Area
- Deer Pond Nature Preserve
- Crab Orchard Cemetery
Boat launches
- Hickory Johnson County
- Reservoir Road 11298, Williamson County
- Devil's Kitchen Boat Dock
- Broken Handle Lane 2599, Williamson County
- 950 North Williamson County
- Spillway Road Williamson County
Fishing spots
- Dutchman Lake
- Little Cache Lake #1 (Bowman Lake)
- Lake Of Egypt
- One Horse Gap Lake
- Whoopie Cat Lake
- Lake Tecumseh
Points of interest
Paddle runs
- 1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
- 1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11s, R13e) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
- Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
- Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11s, R6e) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12s, R6e)
- Wallace Cemetery Approx 2.5 Miles Nw Of Herod, Il To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda Jobs Corp Center
- 1/2 Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Kinkaid Creek To Confluence With Mississippi River, Approx 4 Miles South Of Grand Tower, Il
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Turkey Ridge Tent Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Turkey Ridge Tent Campground
Can I make reservations at Turkey Ridge Tent Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Turkey Ridge Tent Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Turkey Ridge Tent Campground.