Buck Ridge Campground, Illinois   Buck Ridge Campground was closed in 2007 and I'm very upset to see that happen. The area is depressed and could really benefit from this wonderful campground. You can still hike in but we will miss our trips and the wonderful memories that awaited us. I'm truly upset about this loss. The park is gorgeous. I hope to see an outpouring of requests to reopen this national treasure. Says Suzanne Jacobs-Fabian Shawnee National Forest is a magnificent location to stop by, needless to say you could also take a look at Lake of Egypt while you're here;     it's not far at all. This campground is so great. If you're going to Buck Ridge Campground from Creal Springs, you won't be the only one; Beaver Creek is one of the streams close by that might be worth checking out. Buck Ridge Campground is frequently visited by the folks from Creal Springs. During the summer at Buck Ridge Campground highs are ordinarily in the 80's. Summer night lows plunge down to the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's with temperatures at Buck Ridge Campground dipping down into the 10's all through winter nights. You've been indoors for too much time, and Buck Ridge Campground, Illinois is a wonderful place for getting out. There is so much entertaining stuff to do in the neighborhood of Buck Ridge Campground, and campgrounds like these are wonderful. As if Buck Ridge Campground wasn't   enough, you can also go whitewater paddling, hiking, fishing, and swimming, so there's absolutely no way to get bored. Illinois is a wonderful outdoors state. Paddling on Little Grassy Creek is so much fun, and if the weather is good, you can go for a hike along the River to River Trail. But wait, there's more to do in the neighborhood of Buck Ridge Campground. If you come at the right time of year, Lusk Creek offers some great whitewater. Buck Ridge Campground gets much water; March is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is January. Don't forget to take a look at Bethlehem Bay if you're here at Buck Ridge Campground, and drift down the rapids of Bear Branch in a kayak. LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO: Coordinates: Latitude: 37.58056 Longitude: -88.88417 Drury Inn Marion, Marion 8 miles away FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS IN EVERY ROOM. IN ADDITION TO THIS NEW AMENITY YOU CAN ALWAYS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FREE QUIKSTART BREAKFAST FREE EVENING POPCORN AND SODA IN THE LOBBY 3-10 PM DAILY FREE ...    Marion Super 8 Motel, Marion 8 miles away The award winning Pride of Super 8 Marion IL is conveniently located just off I-57, only 15 minutes from Southern IL University. We are located within 20 miles from the Wild Life Refuge, Crab Orchard ... Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines Outdoors Recreation Near Marion-Herrin, Illinois Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Marion-Herrin, Illinois, the metro area neareast to Buck Ridge Campground. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. Current weather conditions at Buck Ridge Campground, Illinois Local climate location: CARBONDALE SEWAGE PLT 16 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Marion, IL, Marion 9 miles away Free high speed Internet in all rooms including wireless. Heated indoor pool and fitness center. Complimentary hot breakfast. Meeting space available. Pets allowed with additional fee. Suites, include... Comfort Inn Marion, Marion 10 miles away Awarded the Platinum Hospitality Award in 2006 for excellence in hotel cleanliness and service proves the staff of the Marion Comfort Inn is dedicated to a job well done. 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Illinois Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Illinois.       These outdoors activities are available near Buck Ridge Campground.   Camp Grounds Near Buck Ridge Campground: Ondessonk Camp, Ozark , 9 miles away Marion Campground and RV Park, Marion , 10 miles away A Bay Creek Ranch Campground, Simpson , 12 miles away Devils Kitchen Marina and Campground, Carbondale , 14 miles away Pyramid Acres Campground, Marion , 15 miles away Redbud Campground, Pope County , 16 miles away Four Seasons Campground, Herrin , 16 miles away   Hotels Near Buck Ridge Campground: Drury Inn Marion, Marion , 8 miles away Marion Super 8 Motel, Marion , 8 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Marion, IL, Marion , 9 miles away Comfort Inn Marion, Marion , 10 miles away Marion-Days Inn, Marion , 10 miles away Comfort Suites Marion, Marion , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express Marion, Il, Marion , 10 miles away   Whitewater Near Buck Ridge Campground: Little Grassy Creek, Williamson County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 0.2 miles long (Play Section) Bear Branch, Pope County , 23 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Bridge to Lusk Creek) Lusk Creek, Pope County County , 24 miles away, Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Lusk Creek Canyon)   Trails Near Buck Ridge Campground: River to River Trail, Pope County , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Buck Ridge Campground