Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District
The Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District in Shawnee National Forest (Illinois) has 97.6 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 97.6 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails across 134 designated routes. Vehicle access: Road-legal / licensed vehicles only. Seasonal routes generally open May 9 and close Dec 9. Every route here is informational and derived from the MVUM data — it is not a legal document; carry and follow the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map. Download the routes as GPX for your GPS or riding app.
- Total motorized miles
- 97.6
- Roads
- 97.6 mi
- Trails
- 0 mi
- Year-round miles
- 41.4 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 56.2 mi
97.6 mi of roads · 0 mi of trails, across 134 designated routes on the Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Vehicle access
What the MVUM designates for each vehicle class in this district — open miles, route count and season. A blank designation means the class is not designated here; it is shown as such, never guessed. ATV, motorcycle and e-bike classes are highlighted.
| Vehicle class | Open miles | Routes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core off-highway (OHV) | |||
| ATV | — | — | Not designated |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | — | — | Not designated |
| Other wheeled OHV | — | — | Not designated |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| 2WD > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Other OHV > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Other OHV < 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bike Class 2 | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bike Class 3 | — | — | Not designated |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 91.6 | 123 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 91.6 | 123 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 91.6 | 123 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 91.6 | 123 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 91.6 | 123 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 97.6 motorized miles here, about 41.4 miles are open year-round and 56.2 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/09 to 12/09 (MM/DD). Each vehicle class can carry its own season; see the access matrix above, and always confirm current status on the official Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Download the routes (GPX)
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Named routes
Show the 121 named routes in this district
Named routes on the MVUM and whether ATV and motorcycle use is designated on each. This is a per-district reference, not a separate page per route. Use the filter to find a route.
| 139 SPUR | · | · |
|---|---|---|
| 211B | · | · |
| 233 | · | · |
| 250 | · | · |
| 262GA | · | · |
| 272C | · | · |
| 307CB | · | · |
| 310 | · | · |
| 320A | · | · |
| 348B | · | · |
| 348C | · | · |
| 351A | · | · |
| 382B | · | · |
| 392J | · | · |
| 612 | · | · |
| 619 | · | · |
| 625B | · | · |
| 628C | · | · |
| 643 | · | · |
| 644 | · | · |
| 656D | · | · |
| 658 | · | · |
| 686 | · | · |
| 690 | · | · |
| 690A | · | · |
| 690B | · | · |
| 690C | · | · |
| 713 | · | · |
| 719 | · | · |
| 720A | · | · |
| 721A | · | · |
| 727 | · | · |
| 729 | · | · |
| 729A | · | · |
| 743 | · | · |
| 743A | · | · |
| 750D | · | · |
| 751 | · | · |
| 772C | · | · |
| 782A | · | · |
| 782B | · | · |
| 782C | · | · |
| 787A | · | · |
| 787B | · | · |
| 807 | · | · |
| 807A | · | · |
| 815 | · | · |
| ABNEY-POND RD | · | · |
| ABNEYVILLE ROCK RD | · | · |
| ARCH | · | · |
| ASHCAN | · | · |
| ATWOOD RD | · | · |
| AUSTIN RIDGE | · | · |
| BEAN RIDGE SPUR 1 | · | · |
| BEAN SPUR E | · | · |
| BOLTON CAMP RIDGE RD | · | · |
| BULL DURHAM | · | · |
| BURNER HILL | · | · |
| CANARY ROW | · | · |
| CANY RIDGE RD | · | · |
| CLABBER MILK SPUR RD | · | · |
| DAISY | · | · |
| DOGWOOD | · | · |
| DUTCH CREEK CAMP RD | · | · |
| GAIL TRAIL RD | · | · |
| GOOSE FLIGHT | · | · |
| GRABBER | · | · |
| GUM RIDGE WEST | · | · |
| HAMBURG | · | · |
| HAPPY HOLLOW RD | · | · |
| HAY GLADE RD | · | · |
| HIGH HILL | · | · |
| HONEY SCHOOL LOOKOUT | · | · |
| HONEY SCHOOL LOOKOUT SPUR | · | · |
| HOOKER | · | · |
| INDIAN TRAIL | · | · |
| IRON MOUNTAIN RD | · | · |
| JOHNS SPUR RD | · | · |
| JOHNSON CREEK ACCESS | · | · |
| JOHNSON CREEK CAMPIN | · | · |
| JOHNSON CREEK LOOP 1 | · | · |
| JOHNSON CREEK LOOP 2 | · | · |
| JOHNSON CREEK LOOP 3 | · | · |
| KAOLIN RD | · | · |
| KELLER | · | · |
| LARUE RD | · | · |
| LEE CEMETERY RD | · | · |
| LEE CEMETERY SPUR | · | · |
| LEVEE | · | · |
| LITTLE GRAND CANYON | · | · |
| LONE OAK RD | · | · |
| LONE OAK SPUR | · | · |
| MCBRIDE CEMETERY | · | · |
| MCCRAVEN | · | · |
| MITCHELL | · | · |
| N HAMBURG HILL SPUR AA | · | · |
| NATURAL BRIDGE RD | · | · |
| NORTH KINKAID | · | · |
| NORTH POND | · | · |
| OLD GOAT | · | · |
| OLD RIDGE WEST | · | · |
| OPOSSUM TROT RD | · | · |
| OTTER POND | · | · |
| PINE HILLS CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| PINE HILLS RD | · | · |
| POND RIDGE | · | · |
| POT BELLY | · | · |
| POWERLINE EAST | · | · |
| POWERLINE SOUTH | · | · |
| Rattlesnake Ferry | · | · |
| RAWLINS BEND | · | · |
| ROSE | · | · |
| SANDY CREEK SPUR AA | · | · |
| SEXTON CRK RD | · | · |
| SHARPROCK | · | · |
| SLICK RIDGE | · | · |
| SOUTH COOPER SPUR | · | · |
| STEEP HOUSE RD | · | · |
| THONG TREE | · | · |
| TURKEY BAYOU RD | · | · |
| TURKEY TROT | · | · |
Data: U.S. Forest Service, Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Motor Vehicle Use Map — Roads (layer 1) and Trails (layer 2), retrieved 2026-07-11. A work of the U.S. Government, public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). State assignment: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb state boundaries.
This page is a searchable summary of the Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map data — it is not the official MVUM and not a legal document. Route designations, closures and conditions change. The controlling document is the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map: carry it and follow posted signs when you ride.
Data vintage: USFS EDW MVUM, retrieved 2026-07-11.
Nearby districts
The six nearest ranger districts by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-forest and cross-state neighbours included — for planning a wider trip.
| District | Forest | Total miles | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Springs Ranger District | Shawnee National Forest, IL | 252.2 | 81 km |
| Poplar Bluff Ranger District | Mark Twain National Forest, MO | 267.7 | 121 km |
| Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District | Mark Twain National Forest, MO | 213.1 | 144 km |
| Salem Ranger District | Mark Twain National Forest, MO | 299.5 | 158 km |
| Doniphan / Eleven Point Ranger District | Mark Twain National Forest, MO | 250.2 | 169 km |
| Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger District | Mark Twain National Forest, MO | 87.1 | 248 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District?
- The current MVUM data shows no ATV-designated routes in this district. Road-legal or other vehicle classes may still be allowed — check the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District?
- 97.6 miles total — 97.6 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails, across 134 designated routes on the Forest Service MVUM.
- Is this the official Motor Vehicle Use Map?
- No. This page is an informational, searchable view of the MVUM route data. It is not a legal document. The controlling document is the district's official MVUM — always carry and follow it.
- Are the routes open year-round?
- Partly. About 41.4 miles are open year-round and 56.2 miles are seasonal (typically open May 9 to Dec 9). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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