Sightseeing & food
| Location | Carlyle, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $20–$250/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (406 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 100 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | Full (water, electric, sewer) |
| Electrical service | 20A / 30A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 145 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Illinois RV parks with: Full Hookups · Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites · 50-Amp Service
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Coles Creek Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights39 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights16 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Coles Creek Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Carlyle. It lists 140 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 75 ft. 26 sites have full hookups. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station, a boat ramp and a playground, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Sep 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 145 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 044 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 063 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 074 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 080 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 082 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 099 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 106 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 124 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 133 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 083 standard electric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (406 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Very happy with our stay. The grounds were well kept. Large sites, not on top of your neighbor. ”
“First had 147 loop 5, but there was no shade. Changed to 137 loop 5. Much nicer. Large spot , and shady. Disappointed the beach was not open but took in some sun. Beach had a very bad smell.. But over all will be back. ”
“Always great time. Clean friendly and quiet. ”
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Longest RV site listed: 75 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
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Coles Creek Campground sits on the eastern shore of Carlyle Lake, about 50 miles east of St. Louis and a short drive from the town of Carlyle, offering direct access to Illinois' largest man-made lake. The campground contains 147 individual sites each configured to accommodate both RVs and tents and equipped with electric hookups, a picnic table and a fire ring and two group areas (Group Camping Area A with 18 sites and Area B with 11 sites) for larger gatherings. Most sites are either right on the shoreline or just a short walk to the water, so mornings often begin with waterfront views and easy launch points. Modern comforts are in place: flush toilets, hot showers and a laundry room, and the campground sits adjacent to the Coles Creek Day Use Area where a reservable picnic shelter and a designated swimming beach with its own shower make day trips convenient for families. The lake itself shapes the recreational life here. Boat ramps and courtesy docks make launching simple, and Carlyle's 26,000 acres and steady winds have given it a reputation among sailboaters and hosts seasonal regattas; fishing is year-round with bluegill, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, white bass, largemouth bass, drum, carp and walleye available. Onshore, the campground offers playgrounds and an amphitheater used for interpretive programs, while a multi-use biking and walking trail at the dam is a short drive away. Wildlife viewing is good around the lake migratory waterfowl and other birds are common and six Watchable Wildlife Sites with viewing towers are open to the public and the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center (in the Dam West Recreation Area) adds local exhibits and a 215-gallon native fish aquarium. Reservations are managed under the park's policy: campers who fail to arrive or cancel by check-out time the day after their scheduled arrival are charged a $20 no-show service fee and forfeit the reservation; cancellations made the day before or on the day of arrival incur a $10 service fee and forfeiture of the first night's fee (one-night reservations forfeit the full amount with no additional service charge). The campground's street address is 16225 Coles Creek Rd, Carlyle, IL 62231, and it's most directly reached from regional routes serving the I-57/Old U.S. 50 corridor.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| – |
| – |
| $20 |
| 003 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 072 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 073 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 078 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 081 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 085 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 109 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 111 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 112 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 127 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 130 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 131 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 148 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 006 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 008 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 140 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 141 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 051 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 062 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 069 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 088 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 089 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 090 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 095 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 096 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 128 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 134 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 002 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 037 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 041 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Max RV / trailer length |
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| Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Coles Creek Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
