Coles Creek Campground

Address 801 LAKE ROAD, CARLYLE, IL, 62231-9703
StateIL
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone618-226-3211

Amenities

🔥 Campfire Allowed
🐾 Pets Allowed
🔧 Sewer Hookup
🚰 Water Hookup
👥 Min Num of People: 1
📌 Fire Pit: Y
📌 BBQ: Y
🧺 Picnic Table: Y
🌳 Shade: Full, Yes
🕒 Checkout Time: 4:00 PM
📌 Electricity Hookup: 20/30/50
👥 Max Num of People: 8–144
🕒 Checkin Time: 5:00 PM
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 39–115
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 1–24
🚗 Driveway Surface: Paved
🚗 Driveway Entry: Back-In, Pull-Through
📌 Full Hookup: 15–50
📌 Accessibility: Y
Accessible Occupant Message: Y
Accessible Sites: 2 of 148
📅 Reservable Sites: 145 of 148
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Overview

Coles Creek Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis and a few miles from the town of Carlyle, the area offers the peaceful retreat of a small town combined with the grandeur of Illinois’ largest man-made lake.

Recreation

Coles Creek Campground provides fun both on the water and on shore. Boat ramps and courtesy docks are provided, and the vast lake allows f

Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:04 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)