CampsiteSTANDARD NONELECTRIC✓ Reservable

Site 026 — SILVER MINES

Campsite 026 at SILVER MINES in Illinois. STANDARD NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. Maximum 8 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.

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37.55901, -90.44029

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Equipment & Vehicle Limits

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

Max Vehicle Length: 25
Max Num of Vehicles: 2
Driveway Surface: Paved
Driveway Entry: Back-in

Capacity & Rules

Max Num of People: 8
Min Num of People: 1
Capacity/Size Rating: Single
Pets Allowed: Yes

Site Features

Shade: Yes

How Site 026 Compares

One of 76 sites at SILVER MINES — 10 of them in the SUMM loop.
Fits vehicles up to 25 ft — shorter than 63% of sites here.

Other sites in the SUMM loop

Site 013STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 037STANDARD NONELECTRIC · First-come, first-served Site 033STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 015STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 024STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 020STANDARD 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

PICKUP CAMPERPOP UPTentRVTrailer

Booking Tips for Site 026

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 026?

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 026?

Maximum occupancy is 8 people and 2 vehicles.

What size RV fits at site 026?

Max vehicle length is 25 ft.

What hookups does site 026 have?

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

Are pets allowed at site 026?

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.