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Pharaoh Campground

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Price$10 with pass $5
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Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
Garden of the Gods Recreation AreaParks & play

The Garden of the Gods Wilderness is a 3,318-acre (13.43 km2) parcel of land listed as a Wilderness Area of the United States. It is located within the Shawnee National Forest in Hardin, Pope, Saline, and Gallatin counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The nearest town of any size is Equality.

0.3 km · ~3 min walkDirections ↗
Garden of the Gods
Garden of the GodsAttractions

The Garden of the Gods Wilderness is a 3,318-acre (13.43 km2) parcel of land listed as a Wilderness Area of the United States. It is located within the Shawnee National Forest in Hardin, Pope, Saline, and Gallatin counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The nearest town of any size is Equality.

0.6 km · ~7 min walkDirections ↗
Garden of the Gods trailhead
Garden of the Gods trailheadTrails & trailheads

The Garden of the Gods Wilderness is a 3,318-acre (13.43 km2) parcel of land listed as a Wilderness Area of the United States. It is located within the Shawnee National Forest in Hardin, Pope, Saline, and Gallatin counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The nearest town of any size is Equality.

0.8 km · ~10 min walkDirections ↗
GOG Backpacking TrailheadTrails & trailheads1.1 km · ~14 min walkDirections ↗
Arch of the Gods CascadeWaterfalls1.4 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Buzzard RoostAttractions6.2 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗
Colbert Hill (177 m)Summits & peaks10.4 km · ~20 min driveDirections ↗
High Knob (279 m)Summits & peaks11.6 km · ~27 min driveDirections ↗
Pounds Hollow Recreation AreaParks & play14 km · ~26 min driveDirections ↗
Saline County State Fish and Wildlife AreaParks & play

State park in Illinois, USA

14.7 km · ~21 min driveDirections ↗
Ripple Canyon FallsWaterfalls15.4 km · ~30 min driveDirections ↗
Blue Blaze CascadeWaterfalls15.8 km · ~28 min driveDirections ↗

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How much does it cost to camp at Pharaoh Campground?

The posted price is $10 with pass $5.

Do I need to book ahead for Pharaoh Campground?

No — it's first-come, first-served.

Can I pitch a tent at Pharaoh Campground?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Is there drinking water at Pharaoh Campground?

Yes, drinking water is available.

Are showers available at Pharaoh Campground?

No, showers are not available.

Who runs Pharaoh Campground?

Pharaoh Campground is operated by US Forest Service.

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