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
Megan B
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
We have camped at Boulder twice now, both times have enjoyed the stay. Sites are nice and well maintained, bathrooms are clean and stocked. No complaints out of me.
JUSTIN R
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Bugs, bugs and more bugs. I normally stay at dam west but was unable to get a spot for my last trip and decided to try thr other side of the lake. I have been camping for over 30 years and this site is by far the absolute worst for the amount of mosquitoes. I know it's nature and bugs are a part of it but the marshland right behind the campground made it impossible to spend any time out of the camper.
Megan B
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
We have camped at Boulder twice now, both times have enjoyed the stay. Sites are nice and well maintained, bathrooms are clean and stocked. No complaints out of me.
JUSTIN R
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Bugs, bugs and more bugs. I normally stay at dam west but was unable to get a spot for my last trip and decided to try thr other side of the lake. I have been camping for over 30 years and this site is by far the absolute worst for the amount of mosquitoes. I know it's nature and bugs are a part of it but the marshland right behind the campground made it impossible to spend any time out of the camper.
William G
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
This is a very nice campground very clean and quiet. We had an excellent view of the lake. We will definitely be back.
William G
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
This is a very nice campground very clean and quiet. We had an excellent view of the lake. We will definitely be back.
Ashley P
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Quiet and enjoyable campground. Perfect Spot across from the lake and in your backyard is the playground if you have kiddos!
Ashley P
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Quiet and enjoyable campground. Perfect Spot across from the lake and in your backyard is the playground if you have kiddos!
Teri W
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Great place to camp. We were only there one night but would definitely go back. The camp sites are large with concrete pads, some with beautiful views of the lake. My only disappointment was there was no place to get into the lake, no beach or swimming. There is a beach on the lake you can drive to but we weren't there long enough to explore.
Teri W
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Great place to camp. We were only there one night but would definitely go back. The camp sites are large with concrete pads, some with beautiful views of the lake. My only disappointment was there was no place to get into the lake, no beach or swimming. There is a beach on the lake you can drive to but we weren't there long enough to explore.
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
