It does not have a true harbor onto Lake Huron, but the village does have a boat launch site.

Forestville receives city water from nearby Harbor Beach.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.79 square miles (2.05 km2), all land.

37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the village was 95.28% White, 0.79% Native American, and 3.94% from two or more races.

35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 6.9% of families and 10.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 6.3% of under eighteens and 24.2% of those over 64.