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Shawnee National Forest

Mississippi, USA Lower Ohio watershed 37.156°, -88.428°
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Trails
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Points of interest
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Shawnee National Forest -- Mississippi park
Shawnee National Forest Mississippi · Lower Ohio watershed
About this park

Shawnee National Forest

Shawnee National Forest is located in southern Illinois—not Mississippi—and is known for its scenic beauty, unique rock formations, and diverse wildlife. Highlights include the Garden of the Gods with dramatic sandstone cliffs, Rim Rock Trail, and the Little Grand Canyon. Visitors enjoy hiking, camping, horseback riding, and stargazing thanks to its dark skies. Open year-round with no entry fee, spring and fall are the best times to visit for mild weather and vibrant foliage. Wildlife includes deer, bobcats, and bald eagles. Top trails: Garden of the Gods Observation Trail and Jackson Falls for hiking and rock climbing.
StateMississippi
WatershedLower Ohio
Latitude37.1558°
Longitude-88.4275°
In the park

Streamflow in Shawnee National Forest

Live USGS discharge at streamgauges inside the park boundary.

GaugeFlow
Lusk Creek Near Eddyville · 2.39 ft gage 2 cfs
South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills · 2.75 ft gage 38 cfs
Cache River At Forman · 10.40 ft gage 101 cfs
Crab Orchard Creek Near Marion · 0.76 ft gage 1 cfs
Big Muddy River At Rte 127 At Murphysboro · 8.89 ft gage 314 cfs
In the park

Snowpack in Shawnee National Forest

Current snow depth at SNOTEL stations inside the park boundary.

Snow stationSnowpack
New Burnside 1.8 Ene 0 in
De Soto 0.3 Ese 0 in
In the park

Trails in Shawnee National Forest

Named trails whose route falls inside the park.

052a
0.4 mi · Hiking, Running
106
0.6 mi · Hiking, Running
496b
0.4 mi · Hiking, Running
497b
0.7 mi · Hiking, Running
Barger Branch
1.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Big Rocky Hollow Trail
0.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Bowed Tree
1.1 mi · Hiking, Running
Carbondale To Murphysboro
0.8 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Catalyst Loop (Touch Of Nature)
3.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Ccc Heritage Trail
0.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Crab Orchard Greenway
4.6 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Crab Orchard Visitor Center Pond And Woodland Nature Trail
1.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Dog Leg
0.8 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Double Branch Hole
2.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Fourmine Lodge
0.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Giant City Nature Trail
0.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Grand Pierre Creek
3.4 mi · Hiking, Running
H Connect
1.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Harts Hollow
2.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Hawk's Cave Trail
0.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Heron Pond Trail
1.2 mi · Hiking, Running
High Knob
0.9 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Horse Creek
4.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Indian Creek Trail
0.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Inspiration Point
0.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Kinkade Lake North
4.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Levee Road
17.7 mi · Hiking, Running
Little Cedar Loop
1.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Little Grand Canyon
2.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Little Lusk Cr Rd
1.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Millstone Bluff Trail
0.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Mt. Pleasant
0.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Mudline Trail
2.4 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Nature Trail
0.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Observation Trail
0.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Old Lakeview Road
1.0 mi · Hiking, Running
One Horse Gap Lake
1.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Panther Loop
1.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Park Street To Main Street
0.9 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Phantom Canyon Trail
1.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Pounds Hollow Lake Trail
0.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Rebman's Trail
0.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Rim Rock Recreational Trail
0.9 mi · Hiking, Running
River To River Trail
111.6 mi · Hiking, Running, Biking
Rocky Bluff Trail
1.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Rocky Top
1.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Rumfelt Lane
0.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Sand Cave
0.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Simmons Creek
1.5 mi · Hiking, Running
South Bluff
0.7 mi · Hiking, Running
South Hutchins Creek Road
3.7 mi · Hiking, Running
Tunnel Hill State Trail
55.7 mi · Biking
Waterfall Trail
0.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Waterfall Trail
3.0 mi · Hiking, Running
West Branch Trail
2.3 mi · Hiking, Running
West Camp
0.9 mi · Hiking, Running
West Rice Hollow
1.3 mi · Hiking, Running
White
3.6 mi · Hiking, Running
White Connector 2
0.6 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Wolf Den Hollow Loop
1.3 mi · Hiking, Running
In the park

Points of interest in Shawnee National Forest

Landmarks and points of interest inside the park boundary.

H High Knob Lookout
High Knob Lookout
L Larue-Pine Hills-Otter Pond Research Natural Area
Larue-Pine Hills-Otter Pond Research Natural Area
S Simpson Barrens Natural Area
Simpson Barrens Natural Area
Detailed forecast

Plan your visit down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.

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Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace

Know before you go
Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
Stay on trail
Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
Respect wildlife
Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
Pack it in, pack it out
Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
Leave what you find
Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.

Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save Shawnee National Forest as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.

FAQ

About Shawnee National Forest

What can I do at Shawnee National Forest?

Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).

How fresh is the weather data?

The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.

When is the best time to visit?

Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.

How do I get to Shawnee National Forest?

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 park.

Can I get alerts when conditions change?

Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

Land designation

Park & land designation reference

A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.