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Buck Ridge Campground, Illinois
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I am very disappointed to see that Buck Ridge Campground is still closed. This was my favorite place to camp. My tent rarely comes out of the closet since this tragic closing. The last year I camped there I learned it would be closing because of the lack of funds. This is very sad as this is true camping at its best. I bought a pontoon boat this year and plan to keep it at the Lake of Egypt. I am saddened there is no true camping on this beautiful lake any longer. Many of my friends would come down and camp for weeks at a time and enjoy the boat if this place would re open. This place is secluded, quiet and full of nature. This is | |
a loss that is still hard for me to overcome every Spring and Summer. Sad in Marion, Il Says Julie
Buck Ridge Campground was closed in 2007 and I'm very upset to see that happen. The area is depressed and could really benefit
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Of course facilities are few in a primitive campground such as Buck Ridge Campground. As expected there are restrooms here, and following you arrive at this primitive campground you will realize it was well worth the effort getting here. This primitive campground is to be found in a tremendously delightful location, and if you adore nature you will like a primitive campground like this one. As long as | |
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you fancy the outdoors you will fancy Illinois. It's really not good for you to spend too much time in the city; you've got to get out of the house occasionally, and Buck Ridge Campground in Illinois is a good pick.
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Other campgrounds near Buck Ridge Campground, Illinois:
Shawnee National Forest - Buck Ridge Campground, Creal Springs, 0 miles away
Shawnee - Pharoah Campground, Goreville, 2 miles away
Pyramid Acres Campground, Marion, 4 miles away
Ferne Clyffe State Park - Deer Ridge, Goreville, 7 miles away
Ferne Clyffe State Park - Turkey Ridge, Goreville, 7 miles away
Ferne Clyffe State Park - Horse Camp, Goreville, 7 miles away
Ondessonk Camp, Ozark, 9 miles away
Marion Campground and RV Park, Marion, 10 miles away
Hilltop, Goreville, 11 miles away
A Bay Creek Ranch Campground, Simpson, 12 miles away
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Marinas near Buck Ridge Campground, Illinois:
Egyptian Hills Marina, Creal Springs, 1 miles away 
Devils Kitchen Marina and Campground, Carbondale, 14 miles away 
Little Grassy Lake Campground & Marina, Makanda, 18 miles away 
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Paddling Rivers Near Buck Ridge Campground, Illinois:
Little Grassy Creek, Williamson County, 18 miles away  Class II-IV - 0.2 miles long (Play Section)
Bear Branch, Pope County, 22 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)
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Public Lands near Buck Ridge Campground, Illinois:
Shawnee National Forest, Illinois, 28 miles away 
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Trails near Buck Ridge Campground, Illinois:
River to River Trail, Pope County, 15 miles away 
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Golf Courses Near Buck Ridge Campground, Illinois:
Shawnee Golf Club, Marion, 7 miles away 
Lake of Egypt Country Club, Marion, 11 miles away 
Stardust Golf & Country Club, Johnston City, 13 miles away 
Green Acres Golf Club, Herrin, 14 miles away 
Crab Orchard Golf Club, Carterville, 17 miles away 
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Lakes Near Buck Ridge Campground, Illinois:
Lake of Egypt, Williamson County, 5 miles away 
Lake of Egypt, Williamson County, 6 miles away 
Lake Glendale, Pope County, 18 miles away 
Crab Orchard Lake, Williamson County, 20 miles away 
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Current weather conditions at Buck Ridge Campground, Illinois

Local climate location: CARBONDALE SEWAGE PLT 16 miles away

           
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