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Stephens Forest Campground

We watch every site at Stephens Forest Campground 24/7, then email you the moment a cancellation opens up.

19% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak May–Jul·70 sites
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The 10 most popular campsites at Stephens Forest Campground

Ranked by how often each site reserves on weekends in peak season (May–Jul). Set up an alert and we'll email you on cancellations.

Site 003

Best here
Ranked #1 of 70
STANDARD NON ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6

Site 002

Top pick
Ranked #2 of 70
Equestrian - Standard Non Electric · Sleeps 6

Site 022

Top pick
Ranked #2 of 70
Equestrian - Standard Non Electric · Sleeps 6

Site 023

Top pick
Ranked #2 of 70
Equestrian - Standard Non Electric · Sleeps 6

Site 004

Standout
Ranked #5 of 70
STANDARD NON ELECTRIC · Sleeps 6

Site 003

Standout
Ranked #5 of 70
Equestrian - Standard Non Electric · Sleeps 6

Site 018

Standout
Ranked #5 of 70
Equestrian - Standard Non Electric · Sleeps 6

Site 021

Standout
Ranked #5 of 70
Equestrian - Standard Non Electric · Sleeps 6

Site 001

Wait for better
Ranked #9 of 70
Equestrian - Standard Non Electric · Sleeps 6

Site 033

Wait for better
Ranked #10 of 70
Equestrian - Standard Non Electric · Sleeps 6

These sites rebook within minutes of being cancelled. Set an alert at Stephens Forest Campground and we’ll email you the moment one opens up.

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About this park

Stephens State Forest is administered by the Iowa DNR and is divided into seven units totaling over 15,000 acres. The forest is dispersed over five counties: Lucas, Clarke, Monroe, Appanoose and Davis. Lucas, Whitebreast, and Woodburn Units These units are contiguous and are located southwest of the town of Lucas, Iowa. Most of the recreational development on Stephens Forest has taken place on the Lucas and Whitebreast units. The Lucas and Whitebreast units each have two ponds that are stocked with bluegill, largemouth bass and catfish. Recreational activities include fishing, picnicking, camping, hunting, hiking, equestrian riding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking and wildlife watching. The Whitebreast Unit is 3,517 acres in size and has two lakes, three equestrian campgrounds and one group-camp area. This unit is served by an all-weather road. The Lucas Unit is 1,267 acres in size and has two small lakes and three campgrounds. This unit is located just southwest of the intersection of Highway 65 and Highway 34. The unit is served by an all-weather road. The Woodburn Unit is 2,098 acres in size and has over six miles of backpacking trails and five pack-in sites. The pack-in sites are not on the reservation system. The unit has an all-weather road along its west side and through the middle ofthe unit. Cedar Creek, Chariton, and Thousand Acres Units These units do not have any developed recreational facilities such as picnic areas, campgrounds or designated trails. They are less well served by all-weather roads; however there are many dirt roads and access lanes. These units are well suited to hunting, hiking and wildlife watching. Unionville Unit The Unionville Unit is 2,470 acres in size and is comprised of 11 separate compartments in northeast Appanoose County and northwest Davis County. There are no developed recreational facilities such as picnic areas, campgrounds or trails. Several tracts are served by all-weather roads. The Unionville Unit provides good hiking hunting and wildlife watching opportunities.