Burden Falls Wilderness
Burden Falls Wilderness is a 3,694-acre wilderness area in Pope County, Illinois. It rises from about 385 to 801 ft. The nearest town is Stonefort, 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
Burden Falls Wilderness map
Burden Falls Wilderness 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
- Stonefort, IL is the nearest town, 2.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Burden Falls Wilderness is about 801 ft, and its lowest about 385 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Sand Hill, about 571 ft.
Who manages Burden Falls Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 3,694 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Hidden Springs Ranger District, 618-658-2111 |
Getting to Burden Falls Wilderness
- Stonefort, IL is the nearest town, 2.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Burden Falls Wilderness
- Burden Falls Access (0.01 mi outside the boundary, 566 ft), at 37.5633, -88.6425
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Burden Falls Wilderness
- Sand Hill summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Burden Falls Wilderness
- National forestBurden Falls Wilderness lies inside Shawnee National Forest.
- Wilderness areaBurden Falls Wilderness borders Bay Creek Wilderness.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Illinois
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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