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Stephen A Forbes

Stephen A Forbes is a small town located in Marion County, Illinois. It is located about 10 miles south of Salem and about 25 miles north of Effingham. The town was named after Stephen A. Forbes, the first state entomologist of Illinois. The town is home to a few businesses, including a gas station, a restaurant, and a few other small shops. The town also has a post office, a library, and a few churches. The town is known for its small-town charm and friendly atmosphere.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Boat Rental
• Boat Marina
• Body Of Water (Forbes Lake)
• Horseshoes
• Playground
• Watersports

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed
• No Reservations

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Hiking

- Facility

• Type (State Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Season: Winter,Fall

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (115)
• Width (12)
• Max Length (70)
• Gravel Sites (115)
• 30 Amp
• Water (115)
• Electric (115)
• Max Amps (30)
• Pull-thrus (4)
• Pull-thru Size (12 x 70)
• Back-ins (12 x 50)
• Site Length (70)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Dee & Tonya Dryden

August 22, 2025

It has some pretty views. We didn’t spend a lot of time on their trails, as it was blazing hot. Would like to return when it’s cooler.

Jeff Staggs

August 03, 2025

Would have received 5 stars, however camp host did not accept debit cards on site walk in. Would not accept instant guaranteed money on an unreserved site for an additional two nights. Camp host said only two nights allowed on walk in even though nobody reserved the site for the following two nights, that you would have to move to another site there for the other two nights again as a walk-in, a lot of work for an older disabled gentleman to set up and take down twice at same campground for another two nights for a total of four nights!

Joi B.

July 31, 2025

Very nice campground. Site 83 is at the end of the road, spacious, private, and overlooks the lake on two sides.

Matthew Sievers

October 26, 2024

I hiked around the Boston pond, close to the entrance of the State park and it was well worth the visit.

pamela lamacchia

July 02, 2024

We had a mother /daughter's camping trip love this place had an awesome time❤

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