Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie covers 18,226 acres across Illinois. Free dispersed camping is allowed, up to 14 days in any 14-day period.
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie map
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Yes, dispersed camping is allowed on Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie without a fee.
- Camping on Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is limited to 14 days in any 14-day period.
Camping on Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Dispersed camping allowed Stays are limited to 14 days in any 14-day period .
Fire restrictions change by district and season: check the current alerts and restrictions before you go.
Ranger district offices
| Supervisor office (nearest census place) | Elwood, IL | Not on record | Not on record |
Public lands next to Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
- State parkChannahon State Park is 2.4 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
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- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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- fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- usgs.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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