State Recreation Area · Illinois
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
- Location
- Marion County, Illinois
- Nearest town
- 11.9 miles northeast of Salem
- Type
- State Recreation Area
About Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
3,103 acres make up this recreation area, land set aside under a name honoring Stephen Alfred Forbes. The size gives room for a lake within its bounds, though the acreage itself is the clearest measure of what the park protects here.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Contact the state park agency before you go.
Getting there
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area is in Marion County, Illinois, 11.9 miles northeast of Salem. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.