Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area Illinois

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Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area is an Illinois state park on 3,103 acres in Marion County, Illinois, United States. It was named for Stephen Alfred Forbes.

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Oct 11, 2020
Who needs to go to Maine for fall colors? Leaf season in the Smokies? Nah. How about Illinois. This place has incredible picnic areas with amazing views. Look at the reflection in the water. Full review by barkus1968
Oct 22, 2019
Hiding out in the middle of no where is this lovely state park. Nice size lake for recreational boating and lots of people fishing. Fish cleaning stations can be found in a few places. Sandy beach fo… Full review by Timetogoadventuring
Mar 31, 2019
Empty building, unless someone started another restaurant and doesn't advertise.. went to auction where they sold out wall to wall. Wasn't managed properly and priced themselves out of business..too … Full review by 2017art

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Are the hours (for swimming) correct/the same as what is listed, 11 AM - 9 PM?
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Yes. The beach is open in the summer and is actually accessible at any time.
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Answer by Scott S · Jul 20, 2018
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So. We got a camper and want to camp the first weekend of March 2018. I understand the campground is open, am I …
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So. We got a camper and want to camp the first weekend of March 2018. I understand the campground is open, am I correct?
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I cannot give you a good answer, been trying too find a open date too no avail. I guessing , sometime in March , depending on weather ...sorry , best I can do....
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Answer by Sandy G · Feb 27, 2018
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All photos on the IDNR website must be purchased through the Office of Public Services. The cost is $10 per picture. Please call (217) 557-5292...
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