Forbes State Forest Motorized Site 2

We loved it. Roomy enough for our Aliner and van with a special private area for my son's tent. Lots of hiking areas on two track ways and roads. Well kept if the previous campers clean up their mess.

Something new is that camping is no longer free. $10 per night plus $6.50 registration fee. I enjoy the remoteness of the site. Be prepared as there is no water source and no bathroom.

The other motorized site up on Laurel Mountain is better, but is busier and harder to reserve. Overall, I'd rank this as the #3 campsite of the 6 (4 Forbes and 2 Buchanan) total I've been to. You are a little near the main road but still feel a bit isolated. Problem is turnpike (less than 1 mile away) noise in the distance, however, it's still pretty great since it allows a cripple as myself to get away and isolated. Still a great feature of our state forest system. Look at other states and you'll be hard pressed to find one with free isolated vehicle camping.

Stayed in site 2. Great for hammocks but not a lot of flat space for a tent. It does have a picnic table and fire pit that were both in good shape

Nice and away from other campers. Trails are in okay shape. Nearby highway noise detracts greatly from the experience.