Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area
Illinois
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As of October 2026, Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area is a campground in Illinois with 144 campsites. Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area is booked through Illinois State Parks (Explore More Illinois), which opens reservations 177 days ahead of the arrival date.
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- Stays at Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area are limited to 14 nights.
- Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area is located at 38.7317° N, 88.7726° W.
- Bookable sites
- 144
- Camping areas
- 6
- Longest RV
- 60 ft
- Books out
- 6 months ahead
- Max stay
- 14 nights
Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area reservations and availability
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Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area books as 6 separate areas. Pick one to check its dates and set an alert on it. Each area has its own reservations and its own alerts.
October 2026
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Campsites at Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area
Site types across Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area
- Standard 123 sites
- Equestrian 20 sites
- Group Site 1 site
How Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area is divided
| Area | Sites | Types | Electric | Accessible | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge South Sites 1 to 52 Campground | 52 | Standard | – | – | 40 ft |
| Oak Ridge North Sites 53 to 91 Campground | 36 | Standard | – | – | 40 ft |
| Oak Ridge East 92 to 117 Campground | 26 | Standard | – | – | 40 ft |
| Equst Campground | 20 | Equestrian | – | – | 60 ft |
| Tent Campground | 9 | Standard | – | – | – |
| Stephen a. Forbes State Recreation Area | 1 | Group Site | – | – | 20 ft |
About Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area
Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area in Illinois books as 6 separate areas: Oak Ridge South Sites 1 to 52 Campground, Oak Ridge North Sites 53 to 91 Campground, Oak Ridge East 92 to 117 Campground, Equst Campground, Tent Campground, Stephen a. Forbes State Recreation Area. 144 bookable sites in total.
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