Pine Ridge-Pounds Hollow
Junction, Illinois · 627 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
- 627 ft (191 m)627 ft191 m
- Land
- Shawnee National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
A picturesque setting, Pounds Hollow campground and lake are tucked away amongst the Shawnee Hills, where you can relax and get away from it all. Completed in the early 1940's, Pounds Hollow Lake is popular for the same reasons it was 60 years ago and continues to provide opportunities to picnic, fish, swim, camp and hike.
Pine Ridge Campground is located on the ridgetop above Pounds Hollow Lake and offers 13 electric sites and 22 non-electric campsites, each with a picnic table, latern pole and fire ring with grill. Water spigot is located at the campground entrance across from pay station. 20, 30 & 50 amp at electric campsites.
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
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Cell service at Pine Ridge-Pounds Hollow: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedShowers And Thunderstorms Likely, 74% chance of rain83°68°
- ThuChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 53% chance of rain85°55°
- FriChance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 31% chance of rain61°41°
- SatSunny60°39°
- SunSunny68°46°
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
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