CampgroundsIllinois Tag: Shawnee National Forest

Camping At Pharaoh Campground In The Shawnee National Forest

Pharaoh Campground is a primitive campground located in the Shawnee National Forest of Illinois.   This is a first come- first served campground managed by the US Forest Service and costs $10 a night. There is a self-pay station located at the campground entrance. Find your campsite then grab an envelope and pay within 30 […]

CampgroundsParksWest Virginia Tag: New River Gorge National Park

Camping At War Ridge/Backus Mountain Campground In New River Gorge National Park

War Ridge/Backus Mountain Campground is a primitive campground located in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia. This is a free campground managed by the National Park Service with a 14 day stay limit.   This is dry camping so no water or hook-ups can be found here. There are also […]

CampgroundsIndiana Tag: Hoosier National Forest

Boondocking At Blackwell Horsecamp In The Hoosier National Forest

Blackwell Horsecamp is a primitive campground found in the Hoosier National Forest of Indiana. This is a free campground managed by the United States Forest Service located in the center of the Charles C. Deam Wilderness.   Though geared toward equestrians, everyone is welcome to camp here for up to 14 days. This is dry […]