Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area

Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area entrance fee

Free entry

About Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area

A large lake with 18 miles of shoreline sits in 3,103 acres of oak and hickory, with swimming off sandy Rocky Point Beach. Named for the pioneering natural scientist, it handles fishing, hiking, volleyball and a night at Oak Ridge Campground.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🏊 Swimming
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🐎 Equestrian
• 🧭 Geocaching
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Showers
• 👥 Group Sites
• 🛝 Playground
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⚡ Electric & Water

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Camping options

• Electric sites
• Primitive sites
• Youth group camping
• Group camping

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Water shoes
• Life jackets
• Riding helmets
• Handheld GPS
• RV surge protector
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves

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• Sam Dale Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area
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• Hidden Springs State Forest
• Coffeen Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area