Coles Creek Campground
Hosted by US Army Corps of Engineers
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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. Coles Creek provides fun both on the water and on shore. Boat ramps and courtesy docks are provided, and the vast lake allows for plenty of water sports. Fishing is a popular pastime, with year-round varieties such as bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white bass, largemouth bass, freshwater drum, carp and walleye. There are multiple playgrounds on-site, as well as a swimming beach and an amphitheater for educational programs, and a multi-use biking and walking trail is located a short drive away at the dam. The campground offers 119 campsites and two group camping areas. Each campsite comes equipped with electric hookups and provides a picnic area with picnic table and fire pit. All sites are either directly on the shoreline or a short walk to the lake, and modern amenities like showers and flush toilets are provided. The campground is adjacent to the Coles Creek Day Use Area, which features a picnic shelter and a designated swimming beach with its own shower facility. Created in 1967, the 26,000-acre lake is recognized as one of the nation's top ten inland sailing lakes and hosts several annual races and regattas. Carlyle Lake is home to an array of wildlife that can be seen throughout the year, and its waters and shores are a resting spot for migratory waterfowl and other birds. There are six established Watchable Wildlife Sites with viewing towers open to the public around the lake. The Carlyle Lake Visitor Center, in the Dam West Recreation Area, has nature exhibits on display, including a 215-gallon aquarium with native fish.
- Pet friendly
Location
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L1 · STANDARD ELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 8
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Max Vehicle Length
- 40
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
Campsites145
Carlyle, IL
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Amenities
Accessible campsites
2 sites
BBQ
Campfires allowed
Electric hookups
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Sewer hookups
Shade
Water hookups
Site features
Driveway surface
Paved
Max vehicle length
Typically 64 ft, up to 83 ft
RV
Typically 64 ft, up to 83 ft
Tent
Typically 64 ft, up to 83 ft
Trailer
Typically 64 ft, up to 83 ft
Biking
Boating
Camping
Day Use Area
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Interpretive Programs
Swimming
Rules & policies
Check-in
5:00 PM
Check-out
4:00 PM
People per site
Up to 8
Vehicles per site
Typically 1, up to 2
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
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