Johnson Creek - Primitive
Ava, Illinois · 492 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 492 ft (150 m)492 ft150 m
- Land
- Shawnee National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
Only accessible by foot from the Equestrian Parking area of the Johnson Creek Recreation Area. Take Trail375 to 399 to 382.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Johnson Creek - Primitive: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 1% chance of rain93°71°
- WedChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms, 75% chance of rain83°67°
- ThuShowers And Thunderstorms Likely, 67% chance of rain86°53°
- FriChance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 36% chance of rain61°39°
- SatSunny62°38°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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