Dam East – McNair Campground
| Address | 801 LAKE ROAD, CARLYLE, IL, 62231 |
|---|---|
| State | IL |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 618-594-5253 |
Amenities
Pets Allowed
Campfire Allowed
FLUSH TOILETS
HOST
PAVED SITES
PLAYGROUND
SELF PAY STATION
WATER SPIGOT
DAY USE AREA
ELECTRIC HOOKUPS
FISH CLEANING STATIONS
PAVED PARKING
TRAILHEADS
RIVER ACCESS
ACCESSIBLE DRINKING WATER
ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND
ACCESSIBLE SHOWERS
ACCESSIBLE WALKWAYS
ACCESSIBLE TRAILS
ACCESSIBLE FLUSH TOILETS
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Fire Pit: Y, Yes
Quiet Area: Y
GRILLS: Y, Yes
Location Rating: Good, Prime
Condition Rating: Good
Site Height/Overhead Clearance: 13
Min Num of Vehicles: 0–1
Driveway Grade: Slight
Driveway Length: 50–117
Picnic Table: Y, Yes
Checkin Time: 05:00 PM, 5:00 PM
Shade: Full, Yes
Site Rating: Preferred, Standard
Max Num of People: 8–80
Min Num of People: 1
Site Access: Drive In, Drive-In
Water Hookup: No, Yes
Checkout Time: 04:00 PM, 4:00 PM
Electricity Hookup: 20/30, 20/30/50
Driveway Entry: Back-In, Back-in, Pull-Through, Pull-through
Site Length: 57–117
Max Num of Vehicles: 2–30
Driveway Surface: Paved
Site Width: 25–40
Max Vehicle Length: 0–117
Accessibility: Y
BBQ: Y
Reservable Sites: 47 of 48
Overview
Dam East-McNair Campground is situated on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis, the area offers the peaceful retreat of a small town combined with the grandeur of Illinois’ largest man-made lake.
Recreation
The area provides fun both on the water and on shore. Boat ramps and courtesy docks are located nearby, and the vast lake allows for plenty of water sports. Fishing is a popu
Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:07 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)