Established Camping
Woodburn - Stephens Forest
Woodburn - Stephens Forest is located near Lucas, Iowa, featuring a landscape of dense woodlands and open fields. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the low 20s in winter to the mid-80s in summer. Visitors can explore nearby Stephens State Forest and enjoy activities such as hiking and wildlife observation.
Description
Camp year-round in the forest’s non-modern campgrounds in the Lucas and Whitebreast Units. The campgrounds do not have electricity, but do have pit toilets either in the campground or in the vicinity; several sites are set up for equestrian use. Advance campsite reservations can be booked through the parks Reservation System. One third of the campsites are available for self registration on a first-come, first-serve basis. Additionally, five backcountry pack-in campsites in the Woodburn Unit have picnic tables and fire rings at each campsite, along with a water hydrant available at the trailhead. There is no fee for these pack-in sites and they are first-come, first-serve. They do not have modern restroom facilities or electricity.
Location
Woodburn - Stephens Forest is located in Iowa
Directions
From off Hwy 34, go south off 34 on 330th Ave.
Coordinates
40.97159502 N
93.56302875 W
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 2 min from Des Moines
- 1 hr 30 min from Ames
- 2 hrs 7 min from St. Joseph
- 2 hrs 30 min from Iowa City