Hidden Springs State Forest

In 1960, Hidden Springs State Forest was created and covers 1,200 acres south of Lake Shelbyville in Shelby County. There are five fishing ponds at Hidden Springs with healthy populations of bass, bluegill, catfish, and redear.

Guests can stop by the forest office to get a copy of the Hidden Springs Bird Checklist that details all the birds you might see in the forest. Also available is a trail guide for guests who enjoy hiking. Other activities at Hidden Springs include camping, hiking, hunting, and picnicking.

For more information about Hidden Springs State Forest, write or call:

Hidden Springs State Forest
Rural Route 1 Box 200
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 644-3091

Directions:
From Effingham, take Highway 32 north for 11 miles to Stewardson, then go west and follow the signs to Hidden Springs State Forest.

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