Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area
Illinois
- Bookable sites
- 144
- Camping areas
- 6
- Longest RV
- 60 ft
- Books out
- 6 months ahead
- Max stay
- 14 nights
Which area do you want?
Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area books as 6 separate areas. Pick one to check its dates and set an alert on it — each is reserved, and watched, on its own.
Checking dates and alerts for Oak Ridge South Sites 1 to 52 Campground.
Check campsite availability for Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area — Oak Ridge South Sites 1 to 52 Campground
Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area Facts
- As of August 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.
- PermitSnag checks Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
- 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.
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.
Site types across Stephen a Forbes State Recreation Area
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 |
Counts come from each area's own site list as the booking provider publishes it. A dash means the provider publishes nothing for that column.
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