Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area

Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area is a public state park in Illinois in Marion County County. Spanning 3,103 acres and established in 1959, this park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.

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Location & Getting There

Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area is located Illinois. The park’s coordinates are 38.7297, -88.7689.

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Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area is one of many outstanding state parks in Illinois. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in Illinois guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.

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