Jackson Falls is a phenomenal area to experience. The Boy Scout Troop I'm with have visited this area for about 15 years currently & I've done several solo backpacking overnights here. It is crazy pretty with the falls frozen (did a Frozen video & an Unfrozen). Trails can be found down in the canyon as well as up on top. There is a nice lake to the South that is accessible via a trail there, as well as a road access found further South (that road does NOT connect to the canyon unfortunately). There are no less than 4 waterfalls that can be found here when the water is running. If you are into Rock Climbing - this is a MUST HIT spot. I've met guys from Chicago down for the stinking DAY to climb here, that's at least a 6 hour drive North! Yeah, a really great spot! In warmer months, yeah, watch for snakes...
Thanks for the comment. The whole region is packed full of cool places. I wish I lived closer! I was back for the eclipse last summer. Love the area, Southern Illinois is one of my favorite places.
To date this is my most favorite spot in the entire Shawnee Forest. Even took my wife there on our first date. oh and the "Beach" was pretty much straight away from the stairs lol
Jeez, that swimming hole looks incredible.
Going back for the eclipse. Bringing my banana hammock.
We will be in the area for the Eclipse also...First time to Illinois coming from the Gulf Coast of Mississippi
I'm in Gulf Coast Alabama. We're practically neighbors!
Awesome gotta wAtch for those snakes
Jackson Falls is a phenomenal area to experience. The Boy Scout Troop I'm with have visited this area for about 15 years currently & I've done several solo backpacking overnights here. It is crazy pretty with the falls frozen (did a Frozen video & an Unfrozen). Trails can be found down in the canyon as well as up on top. There is a nice lake to the South that is accessible via a trail there, as well as a road access found further South (that road does NOT connect to the canyon unfortunately). There are no less than 4 waterfalls that can be found here when the water is running. If you are into Rock Climbing - this is a MUST HIT spot. I've met guys from Chicago down for the stinking DAY to climb here, that's at least a 6 hour drive North!
Yeah, a really great spot! In warmer months, yeah, watch for snakes...
Thanks for the comment. The whole region is packed full of cool places. I wish I lived closer! I was back for the eclipse last summer. Love the area, Southern Illinois is one of my favorite places.
awesome
To date this is my most favorite spot in the entire Shawnee Forest. Even took my wife there on our first date. oh and the "Beach" was pretty much straight away from the stairs lol
Bell Smith was way more fun than I thought it would be... and no horses!
Not here. The camping area is first come first serve. Has water and poop houses. Good for primitive family camping.
Nice copperhead whoa!
can you backpack?
Not in this particular area.
Nate Buker why not? Can you backpack in other areas of this national forest??