Back Country 12
Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
Location
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🏞️ Attractions
Sand Ridge State Forest is a conservation area located in the U.S. state of Illinois. Containing 7,200 acres (2,900 ha), it is the largest state forest in Illinois. It is located in northern Mason County. The nearest town is Manito, Illinois, and the nearest numbered highway is U.S. Highway 136. It is located on a low bluff, or "sand ridge", overlooking the Illinois River, hence the name.
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
Casey's General Store- Country General
⛽ Fuel
- Buck Oil Co
- Casey's General Store
- Cenex
🍽️ Food & drink
Subway- Roasted
- Lee's Family Restaurant
➕ Medical
- Manito Doctor's Office
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Baseball
- Tennis
🏧 ATM & bank
- ATM
- Manito Community Bank
- Havana National Bank
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Good to know
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Can I pitch a tent at Back Country 12?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
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