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Shawnee/Pine Ridge Campground-Pounds Hollow Rec Area

Shawnee Pine Ridge Campground & Pounds Hollow Recreation Area is located in Karbers Ridge, Illinois. This campground is situated in the Shawnee National Forest and offers a variety of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy. The campground features over 100 campsites, each with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. There are also several hiking trails, fishing spots, and a swimming beach. The recreation area also offers a playground, picnic areas, and a boat launch. Visitors can also enjoy the nearby Pounds Hollow Lake, which is stocked with bass, catfish, and bluegill.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Boat Rental
• Body Of Water (Pounds Hollow Lake)
• Kayaking/Canoeing

- Policies

• Does Not Allow Class A Motorhomes
• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed
• No Reservations

- Other Amenities & Services

• Pit Toilets

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Hiking

- Facility

• Type (National Forest)

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (35)
• Max Length (40)
• Gravel Sites (35)
• Electric (13)
• No Hookups (22)
• Back-ins (10 x 40)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Stick Mang

October 21, 2025

Beautiful spot. Tall pines and plenty shady. Spacious sites (in electric loop), clean restrooms and firepits, and attentive staff, even during a government shut-down.

Modified Mommy

October 16, 2025

Pine Ridge Campgrounds is the perfect place to camp when visiting the Shawnee Forest! Our site was large and had plenty of space for us! The area was simply stunning; and only a few miles away from multiple hiking spots! We will definitely be returning next year!

Courtney Bookman

August 10, 2025

Great experience. A small fee to have a nice spot in the middle of the woods to get out and explore the trails.

The Great Satan

June 20, 2025

Love the water and the trails. Cool rocks to climb on and go through

Lynda Poe

May 09, 2023

Large camp sites, good distance between each site. Good lake, nice facilities at the lake with beach area. Some Trails along lake not well maintained, lots poison Ivy all around!

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