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Site 001 — SILVER MINES

Campsite 001 at SILVER MINES in Illinois. GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. Maximum 74 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.

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37.56173, -90.44072

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Equipment & Vehicle Limits

Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.

Max Vehicle Length: 45
Max Num of Vehicles: 10
Driveway Surface: Paved
Driveway Entry: Parallel

Capacity & Rules

Max Num of People: 74
Min Num of People: 1
Capacity/Size Rating: Single
Pets Allowed: Yes

Site Features

Shade: Yes
Campfire Allowed: Yes

How Site 001 Compares

One of 76 sites at SILVER MINES — 2 of them in the GRP loop.
Fits vehicles up to 45 ft — longer than 80% of sites here.

Other sites in the GRP loop

Site Riverside Pavilion GROUP SHELTER NONELECTRIC · Reservable

Photos from SILVER MINES

Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.

St. Francis River Uptream From Footbridge — US Forest Service

St Francis River — Mark Twain National Forest

Footbridge Crossing St. Francis River — US Forest Service

Turkey Creek Picnic Area at Silver Mines — US Forest Service

Kayakers by old mining company dam on St. Francis river

Permitted Equipment

TentRVTrailerFIFTH WHEELLARGE TENT OVER 9X12`PICKUP CAMPERPOP UP

Booking Tips for Site 001

Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
Check-in/out: 3:00 PM / 2:00 PM
Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reserve campsite 001?

Yes — this site is reservable via Recreation.gov. Reservations open up to 6 months in advance and popular sites go fast.

How many people can stay at site 001?

Maximum occupancy is 74 people and 10 vehicles.

What size RV fits at site 001?

Max vehicle length is 45 ft.

What hookups does site 001 have?

This is a dry site — no electric, water, or sewer hookups.

Are pets allowed at site 001?

Yes — pets are allowed. Keep on a 6 ft leash and follow campground rules; some areas require additional restrictions.

What are the check-in / check-out times?

Check-in: 3:00 PM. Check-out: 2:00 PM.

Can I have a campfire at site 001?

Campfires are allowed when no fire restrictions are in effect. Check current conditions before arrival.