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  3. Stephens Forest Campground

Camping at Stephens Forest Campground near Chariton

State park · Chariton · 69 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

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.

No reviews listedBook on Iowa State Parks
View all 6 photos

At a glance

  • RV sites up to 65 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric on many sites

    Some sites have no hookups.

  • Pets not allowed
  • Vault toilets
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

67 available sites

67 open of 69 sites
Site 002
Tent · Up to 20 ftHookups not listedMine Pond Campground
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Site 009
RV or tent · Up to 30 ftNo hookupsMine Pond Campground
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Site 034
Tent · Up to 50 ftElectricWhitebreast Equestrian West Loop - Nonmodern
Available all 2 nights
$28 for 2 nights
$14/night · before taxes & fees
Site 033
Tent · Up to 45 ftElectricWhitebreast Equestrian West Loop - Nonmodern
Available all 2 nights
$28 for 2 nights
$14/night · before taxes & fees
Site 035
Tent · Up to 50 ftElectricWhitebreast Equestrian West Loop - Nonmodern
Available all 2 nights
$28 for 2 nights
$14/night · before taxes & fees
Site 001
RV or tent · Up to 25 ftNo hookupsMiddle Campground
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Site 001
Tent · Up to 25 ftElectricWhitebreast Equestrian Main Loop - Nonmodern
Available all 2 nights
$28 for 2 nights
$14/night · before taxes & fees
Site 001
RV or tent · Up to 55 ftNo hookupsLucas Primitive Campground
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 70 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
002
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
001
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
002
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
003
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
004
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
005
tent only
✓✓from $10
006
tent only
✓✓from $10
007
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
008
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
009
From $20 for 2 nights
$10/night · Before taxes & fees
67 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Iowa State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Iowa State Parks ↗

67 openSites from $10/night
Book on Iowa State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Drinking Water
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Registration Building
  • Toilet
  • Vault Toilet
  • Atm Cash Machine
  • Church
  • Fuel Vehicles
  • Grocery Store
  • Hospital
  • Hunting
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 41 electric, 21 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

24550 US Highway 30
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Stephens Forest Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Stephens Forest Campground?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Stephens Forest Campground have RV hookups?
41 electric, 21 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Stephens Forest Campground?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Stephens Forest Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Hookups & power
Listing 41 electric, 21 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 69 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 0 of 70 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 24550 US Highway 30 (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
standard non-electric
✓
✓
from $10
001
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
002
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
003
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
004
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
005
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
006
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
007
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
008
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
001
tent only
✓✓from $10
002
tent only
✓✓from $10
003
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
004
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
005
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
006
tent only
✓✓from $10
007
tent only
✓✓from $10
008
tent only
✓✓from $10
009
standard non-electric
✓✓from $10
001
equestrian - standard non electric
✓✓from $14
002
equestrian - standard non electric
✓✓from $14
003
equestrian - standard non electric
✓✓from $14
004
equestrian - standard non electric
✓✓from $14
006
equestrian - standard non electric
✓✓from $14
007
equestrian - standard non electric
✓✓from $14
008
equestrian - standard non electric
✓✓from $14
009
equestrian - standard non electric
✓✓from $14
010
equestrian - standard non electric
✓✓from $14
011
equestrian - standard non electric
✓✓from $14
012
equestrian - standard non electric
✓✓from $14
013
equestrian - standard non electric
✓✓from $14
014
equestrian - standard non electric
✓✓from $14

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights27 sites open for every night

Lakeside Casino Resort RV Park

15.3 mi from Stephens Forest Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Spot2Nite · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Chariton Valley Cabins And RV Sites

22.7 mi from Stephens Forest Campground (straight-line)
Sites $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Ted's RV Park

23.9 mi from Stephens Forest Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $43/night
$85 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 7 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 65 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2023 Forest River Forester-Your Airbnb on Wheels!
2023 Forest River Forester-Your Airbnb on Wheels!

Class C motorhome · 24.4 ft · sleeps 6 · 39 mi from campground

$250/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
2022 Jayco Jay Flight SLX
2022 Jayco Jay Flight SLX

Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 5 · 44 mi from campground

$109/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
2022 Forest River IBEX 19MBH
2022 Forest River IBEX 19MBH

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 5 · 44 mi from campground

$110/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Off-peak Apr 1–Apr 30: per night
  • Peak season May 1–Oct 15: per night

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Iowa State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202671%2%0%
Dec 202659%0%0%
Jan 202759%0%0%
Feb 202717%0%0%
Mar 20270%0%0%
Apr 20270%0%0%
May 20270%0%0%
Compare site types

69 individual reservable campsites from Iowa State Parks, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Equestrian - standard non electric

41 sites · From $14/night

Loops: Whitebreast Equestrian Main Loop - Nonmodern (16), Whitebreast Equestrian West Loop - Nonmodern (14), Whitebreast Equestrian Overflow Loop - Nonmodern (11)

40 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Standard non-electric

21 sites · From $10/night

Loops: Lucas Primitive Campground (8), Middle Campground (7), Mine Pond Campground (4), Boy Scout Camp loop (2)

20 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent only

7 sites · From $10/night

Loops: Mine Pond Campground (5), Middle Campground (2)

7 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Youth group only (group)

1 site · From $15/night

Loops: Boy Scout Camp loop (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15