Vacations, Attractions, Activities, Hotels and Resorts at Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area

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Facts about (Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area):

Overview of Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information : Picture yourself on the banks of a beautiful lake, surrounded by shady oaks and rolling hills. The presence of a graceful heron on the water, or deer or even a wild turkey in the nearby brush may be visible. A tug on the fishing line brings you back to the task at hand -- reeling in the first or your limit of largemouth bass, bluegill or crappie. As the sun comes up, take a swim at sandy Rocky Point Beach. The rest of the day offers many options, from hiking on the nature trails, to softball or ...More

Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area): Very popular with day visitors are the many shady, picnic areas. Choose from Lookout Point, Stage Coach Trail, Black Oak, Sassafras, White Oak, Whippoorwill or Circle Drive areas. Picnic tables, pit toilets, and park grills are available at all sites. Circle Drive Picnic Area provides a more open setting and has an area for softball, volleyball or other games requiring an open grass area. Playground equipment is also available here, and at Sassafras Picnic area as well. Rustic park shelters enha...More

Contact Information:
Address:6924 Omega Road Kinmundy, IL 62854
Phone No:618.547.3381

Hotels Close to Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area

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  • Drury Inn Mt Vernon (30 miles - starting at $70)
  • Hampton Inn Mt Vernon (30 miles - starting at $60)
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  • Attractions Near Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area

    Beaches

    Steamer Lane (96 miles)
    Buskin Beach, Kodiak Island (125 miles)
    Macabee Beach (207 miles)
    Rockaway Beach (277 miles)

    Lakes

    Lake Shelbyville (53 miles)
    Kincaid Lake (67 miles)
    Tipsaw Lake (122 miles)
    Lake Barkley (134 miles)
    Green River Lake (138 miles)

    National Parks

    George Rogers Clark National Historic Park (66 miles)
    Lincoln Home National Historic Site (87 miles)
    Shawnee National Forest (88 miles)
    Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (105 miles)
    Cedar Creek Trail System at Mark Twain National Forest (143 miles)

    River

    Kaskaskia River (32 miles)
    Mississippi River (91 miles)
    Missouri River (91 miles)
    Wabash River (118 miles)
    Iroquois River (173 miles)

    State Parks

    Cave in Rock State Park (93 miles)
    Castlewood State Park (96 miles)
    Cuivre River State Park (118 miles)
    Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park (139 miles)
    Clifty Falls State Park (179 miles)
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