Johnson Creek - Primitive
Johnson Creek - Primitive is a national forest camping area in Illinois.
- Type
- National forest camping area
- Location
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 37.83473, -89.50778
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/shawnee/recreation/reca…
About Johnson Creek - Primitive
Only accessible by foot from the Equestrian Parking area of the Johnson Creek Recreation Area. Take Trail375 to 399 to 382.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ameren Illinois · 32 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 46 designated routes (25 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Johnson Creek Cg | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| The Point | Private campground | 5.5 mi | — | — |
| Kinkaid Lake Campsites (Annual Lease) | RV park | 5.7 mi | — | — |
| Kinkaid Cabins & RVs | RV park | 6.0 mi | — | — |
| Ed Bottom Memorial Campground | Private campground | 6.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.