LOTUS GROUP AREA

Address 801 LAKE ROAD, CARLYLE, IL, 62231-1267
StateIL
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone618-226-3211

Amenities

🌳 Shade
🔥 CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS
📌 BEACH ACCESS
📌 BOAT RAMP
🔥 CAMPFIRE RINGS
📌 GRILLS
🔥 Campfire Allowed
🧺 PICNIC TABLES
🧺 PICNIC AREA
📌 PLAYGROUND
📌 SHOWERS (SEASONAL)
🚻 FLUSH TOILETS (SEASONAL)
🔧 Sewer Hookup
🚰 Water Hookup
🐾 Pets Allowed
🕒 Checkin Time: 5:00 PM
🕒 Checkout Time: 4:00 PM
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 25
👥 Max Num of People: 80
📌 Electricity Hookup: 20/30/50
👥 Min Num of People: 1
🚗 Driveway Surface: Paved
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 35
🚶 Site Access: Drive-In
Accessible Sites: 1 of 1
📅 Reservable Sites: 1 of 1
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Overview

The Lotus Group Area is on the eastern 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. The vast lake allows for plenty of water sports with boat ramps, courtesy docks and a swimming beach being located nearby. Fishing is a popular

Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:07 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)