Pine Hills
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night. Pine Hills is a National Forest campground near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Pine Hills 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
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 400 ft
37.5156, -89.4222 in Union. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Pine Hills?
No. Pine Hills 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 Pine Hills?
Camping at Pine Hills costs Single Site: $10 per night.
Is there drinking water at Pine Hills?
No. Pine Hills has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Pine Hills?
Pine Hills is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Pine Hills
Swimming nearby
The nearest swimming hole to Pine Hills, in a straight line: Giant City Lake (swimming hole, 14 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Wolf Lake and campgrounds in Union.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30