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Redbud - Bell Smith Springs

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night. Redbud - Bell Smith Springs is a National Forest campground near Eddyville, Illinois.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Eddyville, Illinois

National Forest
Managed by

Redbud - Bell Smith Springs sits inside Shawnee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $10 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings

On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.

Access and cell service

Elevation
600 ft

37.5233, -88.6564 in Pope. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Redbud - Bell Smith Springs?

No. Redbud - Bell Smith Springs is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Redbud - Bell Smith Springs?

Camping at Redbud - Bell Smith Springs costs Single Site: $10 per night.

Is there drinking water at Redbud - Bell Smith Springs?

Yes, Redbud - Bell Smith Springs has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Redbud - Bell Smith Springs?

Redbud - Bell Smith Springs is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Redbud - Bell Smith Springs

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Bay Creek Wilderness (2.5 miles to its center) , Burden Falls Wilderness (4.3 miles to its center) , Lusk Creek Wilderness (7.1 miles to its center) , and Garden of the Gods Wilderness (15 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest swimming hole to Redbud - Bell Smith Springs, in a straight line: Giant City Lake (swimming hole, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Season
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Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $10 per night
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