Trail of Tears Campground

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🏞️ Attractions

Ozark Hills TrailheadTrails & trailheads0.5 km · ~6 min walkDirections ↗

CCC Heritage TrailheadTrails & trailheads0.6 km · ~7 min walkDirections ↗

Ozark Hills Nature PreserveParks & play0.7 km · ~8 min walkDirections ↗

Cross Country TrailheadTrails & trailheads1.2 km · ~3 min driveDirections ↗

Trail of Tears State ForestParks & play

Trail of Tears State Forest is a State of Illinois conservation area on 5,114 acres (2,070 ha) in Union County, Illinois, United States.

6 km · ~21 min driveDirections ↗

Iron Mountain (212 m)Summits & peaks8.8 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗

Hamburg Hill (176 m)Summits & peaks12.4 km · ~24 min driveDirections ↗

Alto Clay WorksAttractions16.1 km · ~24 min driveDirections ↗

Bald Knob (314 m)Summits & peaks22.4 km · ~40 min driveDirections ↗

Scenic OverlookAttractions58.3 km · ~75 min driveDirections ↗

🛒 Amenities & services

🛒 Groceries

Convenience10.1 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗
Duty's Country Store16.1 km · ~25 min driveDirections ↗
Casey's General Store13.3 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗

⛽ Fuel

Fuel station10.1 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗
Casey's General Store13.2 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗
Kroger14.4 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗

🍽️ Food & drink

Revlon Lounge and Restaurant6.7 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗
The Duck Inn9.5 km · ~20 min driveDirections ↗
Dixie's BBQ10.3 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗

➕ Medical

Deaconess Illinois Union County13.3 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗
Walgreens14.2 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗

🚻 Toilets & showers

Public toilets7.9 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗

🎾 Sports

Baseball0.4 km · ~5 min walkDirections ↗
Swimming pool7.2 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗
Basketball9.3 km · ~20 min driveDirections ↗

🏧 ATM & bank

Bank10.6 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗
Farmers State Bank16.1 km · ~25 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

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How much does it cost to camp at Trail of Tears Campground?

Trail of Tears Campground charges a camping fee.

Do I need to book ahead for Trail of Tears Campground?

Reservations: yes. You can check availability on the official website.

Are there toilets at Trail of Tears Campground?

Yes, toilets are available on site.

Are there electrical hookups at Trail of Tears Campground?

No electrical hookups are available.

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