About Boulder Campground
Number of accommodations: 82
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- Lake Access
- Marina
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Reviews (706)
What Guests Are Saying
Boulder Campground is praised for its cleanliness, beautiful views, and friendly, accommodating hosts who enhance the camping experience. Many reviews highlight the well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and shower houses, making it a comfortable stay. While some visitors noted the presence of bugs and occasional noise from nearby events, the overall atmosphere is described as peaceful and enjoyable, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Boulder Campground is praised for its cleanliness, beautiful views, and friendly, accommodating hosts who enhance the camping experience. Many reviews highlight the well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and shower houses, making it a comfortable stay. While some visitors noted the presence of bugs and occasional noise from nearby events, the overall atmosphere is described as peaceful and enjoyable, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Karen E
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Boulder is by far my favorite campground on Carlyle Lake. While the others are very nice and extremely well cared for, Boulder just feels more remote! Site hosts are incredibly helpful and kind!
James W
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
My favorite place!!
Karen E
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Boulder is by far my favorite campground on Carlyle Lake. While the others are very nice and extremely well cared for, Boulder just feels more remote! Site hosts are incredibly helpful and kind!
James W
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
My favorite place!!
Randy B
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
It's not lakeview on the one side of the campgrounds. They no longer mow the grass on that side. And the gnats are awful. Be a beautiful place to stay if they mowed the grass, so you actually had a lakeview like the website said.
Randy B
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
It's not lakeview on the one side of the campgrounds. They no longer mow the grass on that side. And the gnats are awful. Be a beautiful place to stay if they mowed the grass, so you actually had a lakeview like the website said.
Timothy R
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
The sites are always clean and have plenty of room that the neighbors are not on top of you. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. We return because it is very enjoyable.
Timothy R
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
The sites are always clean and have plenty of room that the neighbors are not on top of you. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. We return because it is very enjoyable.
Joan H
VerifiedJune 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Nice location with spectacular view. Be prepared for ducks to visit near your campsite :). Bathrooms were clean and within a reasonable walking distance.
Joan H
VerifiedJune 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Nice location with spectacular view. Be prepared for ducks to visit near your campsite :). Bathrooms were clean and within a reasonable walking distance.
Location Boulder Campground
Address:
801 Lake Road
Carlyle, IL, 62231-9703
United States
Boulder Campground is accessible via IL-127, approximately 10 miles to the east, which connects to I-70 further south. US-50 is also accessible about 15 miles to the south.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.6947 / -89.2336
Elevation: 139 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
5PM
Check out time
4PM
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site capacity
- All campsites at Boulder Campground require a reservation.
Fees & deposits
- Only credit and debit cards are accepted for payments; cash and personal checks are not accepted.
Cancellation policy
- If you don't show up or cancel by check-out time the day after arrival, you will incur a $20 fee and lose the first night's fee.
- Cancellations incur a $10 fee, and last-minute cancellations may lead to forfeiting the first night's fee or the entire amount for one-night stays.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood must be either purchased on-site or collected locally to prevent invasive pests.
- To protect forests, do not move firewood; buy it locally and burn it on-site.
General
- Click here for a virtual tour of Carlyle Lake.
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Last updated: June 13, 2026
