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The Garden of the Gods Wilderness Area in Shawnee National Forest is popular among visitors to southern Illinois.
Chicago Tribune/Phil Marty via MCT
The Garden of the Gods Wilderness Area in Shawnee National Forest is popular among visitors to southern Illinois.

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    Camping season is upon us. ForestCamping.com can help you find your spot among the trees, birds and bees.

    What's hot: The site is researched by a husband-and-wife team who say they have visited most of the 168 national forests listed. You'll get just the facts: how many RV and campsites the campground has, whether it has flush toilets, campground elevation, directions and more. It has a searchable database.

    What's not: It's not comprehensive (e.g., no listings for Alaska and Kansas) and it's unsophisticated. More campgrounds are mentioned in the Western states. Photos don't accompany the listings, and you have to click through to different pages to see them.