Lake of Egypt - Buck Ridge
Goreville, Illinois · 584 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
- 584 ft (178 m)584 ft178 m
- Land
- Shawnee Purchase Unit
U.S. Forest Service
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About
The southeast side of the Lake of Egypt is surrounded by Shawnee National Forest and open to primitive camping in the general forest area. Hickory Ridge Boat Launch is a gravel launch situated on the eastern finger of Lake of Egypt in Johnson County. Popular recreation activities include fishing, water sports, mushroom hunting, primitive camping and variety of hunting activities. No waterfowl hunting is allowed on the Lake. LAKE OF EGYPT - BUCK RIDGE Camping area provides a secluded loop road with pull-in's and camping pads for tent or small camping trailer. No other amenities are provided at this free camping area.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
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Cell service at Lake of Egypt - Buck Ridge: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms, 93% chance of rain80°67°
- ThuChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 40% chance of rain85°55°
- FriChance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny, 31% chance of rain60°42°
- SatSunny60°39°
- SunSunny67°47°
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
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