CampsiteSTANDARD NONELECTRIC

Site 037 — SILVER MINES

Campsite 037 at SILVER MINES in Illinois. STANDARD NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. Maximum 8 people per site. First-come, first-served — no reservation needed.

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37.55925, -90.43907

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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: Gravel
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: Full

How Site 037 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

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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

RVTrailerTent

Booking Tips for Site 037

First-come first-served: arrive early, especially Friday afternoons in peak season
Have a backup: sites can fill up — know your second choice nearby
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 037?

No — this site is first-come, first-served. Arrive early during peak season.

How many people can stay at site 037?

Maximum occupancy is 8 people and 2 vehicles.

What size RV fits at site 037?

Max vehicle length is 25 ft.

What hookups does site 037 have?

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

Are pets allowed at site 037?

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.