Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights13 sites open for every nightA forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.
Trail of Tears, one of Illinois five state forests, is located 5 miles northwest of Jonesboro and 20 miles south of Murphysboro. It lies within the southern section of the Ozark Hills, among one of the most rugged landscapes in Illinois.


Length limits vary by campsite.
Availability on UseDirect.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| N-1 trail of tears state forest | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| N-2 trail of tears state forest | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| N-4 trail of tears state forest | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| N-5 trail of tears state forest | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| S-3 trail of tears state forest | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| S-4 trail of tears state forest | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| Y-1 trail of tears state forest | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| Y-2 trail of tears state forest | ✓ | ✓ | $8 |
| N-6 trail of tears state forest | R | R | $8 |
| N-7 |
3240 State Forest Road
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Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the recreation.exploremoreil.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.
| R |
| R |
| $8 |
| N-8 trail of tears state forest | R | R | $8 |
| N-9 trail of tears state forest | X | X | $8 |
| S-1 trail of tears state forest | R | R | $8 |
| S-2 trail of tears state forest | R | R | $8 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights13 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every nightAn idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 20 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 4 · 24 mi from campground
$80/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Kentucky area · 2 hr · from $49/person

Kentucky area · 8 hr–10 hr · from $1017/person

Kentucky area · 2 hr · from $15/person

Kentucky area · 2 hr · from $32/person

Kentucky area · 2 hr · from $38/person

Kentucky area · 30 min · from $10/person

Kentucky area · 2 hr · from $38/person

Kentucky area · 30 min · from $10/person
14 individual reservable campsites from State parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
14 sites · $8/night
Loops: Trail of Tears State Forest loop (14)
8 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Kentucky area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $875/person