CAMPGROUND
We invite you to join us and experience the beautiful Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. Our trails are open year around. There are no seasonal or rain closures, or group size limits.
We are located at 78 Cedar Grove Road. We are located 6 miles east of the town of Simpson, 13 miles northeast of Vienna, 22 miles south of Harrisburg, and 30 miles north of Paducah, Ky. See our map, or call for directions. Look for the new "Tourist Information" signs for Bay Creek Ranch on routes 145 and 147.
Ride our new, improved trails through beautiful woods, rock bluffs, caves, and creeks. The trails vary from peaceful pine forests to the more challenging bluff areas. Shoeing is recommended for your horses/mules.
We welcome Trail Riders, Bicyclists, Tourists, Hikers, Fishermen, Rock Climbers, and Turkey and Deer Hunters.
Permanent Campsites Available
(click here to see sample contract)
Private Group Rides Available.
Plan your club rides, family reunions, group rides, and family vacations with us.
Meals available for group events.
Direct Access To the Shawnee National Forest!
Just minutes from...
River to River Trail
Maxwell Ford
Peter Cave
Colorado Gulch
Jackson Falls
Flat Rock
Cove Hollow
Crow Knob
Sand Cave
Fern Cave
Millstone Lake
Soldier's Grave
Bay Creek
Petticoat Junction
Hayes Creek
Miller's Grove
Buffalo Rock
plus many other beautiful sites
New and improved trails are well marked! Detailed maps available!
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Facilities and Information (click here for a diagram of camp) |
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Chuck & Linda Kesul
78 Cedar Grove Church Road
Simpson, Illinois 62985
(618) 695-2670
Links
Southern Illinois Tourism Bureau
Warning!
Under the Equine Liability Act, each participant who engages in an equine activity expressly assumes the risks of engaging in and responsibility for injury, loss, or damage to person or property resulting from the risk of equine activities.
Act 47, Paragraph 25, subsection (b)
ILLINOIS EQUINE ACTIVITY LIABILITY ACT
