Pharaoh-Garden Of The Gods
Pharaoh-Garden Of The Gods is a national forest campground in Illinois.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 37.60251, -88.37945
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
About Pharaoh-Garden Of The Gods
Pharoah Campground is within one of the most photographed locations in the state. Garden of the Gods' scenic beauty is extraordinary. In the recreation area you can hike, camp, nature watch or picnic. The nearby Observation Trail features unique sandstone rock formations and panoramic views of the surrounding Garden of the God Wilderness. Interpretive signs explain the geological history. The 1/4-mile trail is made of natural sandstone and takes about an hour to walk. It contains short, steep grades and steps; benches are located along the trail and as a whole the trail is not tiring. Caution should be used due to the high cliffs in the area. Campground is first come- first serve. No reservations. Amenities include: sites for small camping trailer: pop-up trailers and tents, Picnic tables, vault toilets, Drinking water centrally located in campground
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Harbison's County Market · 3.1 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 174 designated routes (124 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharaoh Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $10 | — |
| High Knob Campground | Private campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Double M Campground | Private campground | 6.1 mi | — | — |
| Pine Ridge Campground | Private campground | 6.2 mi | $10 | — |
| Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area | Private campground | 6.2 mi | — | — |
| Pine Ridge-Pounds Hollow | National forest campground | 6.2 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.