Lusk Creek Wilderness
Lusk Creek Wilderness is a 6,352-acre wilderness area in Pope County, Illinois. It rises from about 394 to 829 ft. The nearest town is Eddyville, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
Lusk Creek Wilderness map
Lusk Creek 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
- Eddyville, IL is the nearest town, 1.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Lusk Creek Wilderness is about 829 ft, and its lowest about 394 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Lusk Creek Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 6,352 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Hidden Springs Ranger District, 618-658-2111 |
Getting to Lusk Creek Wilderness
- Eddyville, IL is the nearest town, 1.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Lusk Creek Wilderness
- Indian Kitchen Trailhead (0.08 mi outside the boundary, 616 ft), at 37.5060, -88.5615
- Franks Tract (0.21 mi outside the boundary, 801 ft), at 37.5442, -88.5590
- Lusk Creek Trailhead (0.56 mi outside the boundary, 797 ft), at 37.5312, -88.5715
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Public lands next to Lusk Creek Wilderness
- National forestLusk Creek Wilderness lies inside Shawnee National Forest.
- Wilderness areaBay Creek Wilderness is 2 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.
Other wilderness areas in Illinois
- wilderness.net (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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