Shimek State Forest Camping

One of the largest continuous areas of timber in the state with 9,448 acres across five forest units. Four large ponds, stocked with largemouth bass, catfish, and other pan fish. Electric trolling motors are allowed. Public hunting, cross country skiing, and snowmobile trails. Equestrian trails and camping facilities are available at the Lick Creek unit. Picnic tables, cook sites, and primitive camping sites are throughout the forest.

One quarter of the campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Lick Creek Unit is the largest at 2,866 acres and is located 3 miles east of Farmington on Hwy 2. It features two equestrian campgrounds, equestrian trails and facilities, hiking trails and more.
• The Farmington Unit is 2,207 acres and located just outside the town of Farmington. Forest headquarters can be found in this unit, which also offers camping, miles of hiking trails, picnic facilities, two fishing lakes and more.
• The Donnellson Unit is 1,330 acres and located 4 miles east of Farmington on Hwy 2, on the north side of the road. It has a campground, 2 fishing lakes, picnic areas, a nature trail, and hiking trails.
• The Croton Unit is 2,087 acres and located 3 miles southeast of Croton.
• Keosauqua Unit is 958 acres and located 2 miles southwest of Keosauqua and just north of Lake Sugema and has more than 7 miles of hiking trails.

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Contact

Farmington, IA 52626
(319) 878-3811