Boulder Campground

801 Lake Road, Carlyle, Illinois, United States
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Boulder Campground, Carlyle Lake, Illinois
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Carlyle Lake Dam
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Boulder Campground waterfront campsite

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About Boulder Campground

Boulder Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 mi east of St. Louis, the area offers the peaceful retreat of a small town combined with the grandeur of Illinois' largest manmade lake.

Available sites

82 total sites
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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Marina
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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82 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 65 × 15 ft
🚐 002, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 75 × 12 ft
🚐 003, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 60 × 15 ft
🚐 004, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 150 × 30 ft
🚐 005, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 × 12 ft
🚐 006, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 15 ft · Paved
🚐 007, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 55 × 24 ft
🚐 008, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 120 × 16 ft
🚐 009, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 010, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 011, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 012, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 14 ft · Gravel
🚐 013, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 66 × 13 ft · Gravel
🚐 014, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 9 ft · Gravel
🚐 015, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 016, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐 017, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 22 ft wide · Gravel
🚐 018, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 019, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 100 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 020, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 32 ft · Gravel
🚐 021, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 14 ft · Gravel
🚐 022, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 023, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 27 ft · Gravel
🚐 024, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 025, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 66 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 026, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 72 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 027, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 18 ft · Gravel
🚐 028, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 18 ft · Gravel
🚐 029, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 030, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 9 ft · Gravel
🚐 031, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 25 ft · Gravel
🚐 032, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 40 ft · Gravel
🚐 033, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 034, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 035, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 036, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 037, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 038, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 100 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 039, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 040, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 041, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 042, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 043, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 044, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 045, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 046, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 047, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 048, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 049, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 050, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 051, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 66 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 052, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 053, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 054, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 055, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 85 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 056, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 057, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 058, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 059, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 18 ft · Paved
🚐 060, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 061, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 062, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 063, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 064, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 065, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 066, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 067, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 068, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 100 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 069, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 66 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 070, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 071, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 072, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 84 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 073, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 074, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 100 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 075, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 076, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 077, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 078, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 079, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 72 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 080, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 76 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 081, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 66 × 9 ft · Paved
🚐 082, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 84 × 9 ft · Paved

Reviews

824 reviews

Summary

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Boulder Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly hosts, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors enjoy the spacious sites and beautiful lake views, with many appreciating the clean restrooms and showers. While some reviewers noted issues with bugs, the overall experience remains positive, highlighting the campground's peaceful atmosphere and great amenities.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

Based on 824 reviews

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5 stars 72.1% (594)
4 stars 19.9% (164)
3 stars 5.5% (45)
2 stars 1.2% (10)
1 star 1.3% (11)

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Paul B

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July 26, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND

Nice spot on the water. There are some trees that block the view of the lake somewhat but provide shade to the site.

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Paul B

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July 26, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND

Nice spot on the water. There are some trees that block the view of the lake somewhat but provide shade to the site.

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Sandra M

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July 18, 2024 Stayed at: 077, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND

We camp at Boulder every year. We have several family members that came as a group. The amenities are awesome! The only changes I didn't care for were where you relocated the dumpsters. I think it is going to cause more littering throughout the park. We saw some abandoned garbage bags and one blew into the lake. I'm hoping you distribute those within the park. Having fewer first come first serve could be a problem. There were several empty spaces, some ppl are just passing through.

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Sandra M

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July 18, 2024 Stayed at: 077, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND

We camp at Boulder every year. We have several family members that came as a group. The amenities are awesome! The only changes I didn't care for were where you relocated the dumpsters. I think it is going to cause more littering throughout the park. We saw some abandoned garbage bags and one blew into the lake. I'm hoping you distribute those within the park. Having fewer first come first serve could be a problem. There were several empty spaces, some ppl are just passing through.

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Donald O

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July 17, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND

Had a lot at the north end of the campground. Great view of the lake. All the workers were nice, bathrooms and park clean.

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Donald O

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July 17, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND

Had a lot at the north end of the campground. Great view of the lake. All the workers were nice, bathrooms and park clean.

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Eric T

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July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND

Great campground. Probably our favorite spot at Carlyle lake.
Clean.
Everything is new.
Level pads are GREAT!!
Only 2 complaints that I have are
1. The water fill station when you enter is on the wrong side of the road.
90% of Utilities on a motorhome camper RV are on drivers side.
This water fill is on passenger side.
2. Speeding cars within the park.
Lots of kids and walkers and cars fly through the park.
Otherwise it’s always a great stay at Boulder.

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Richard R

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July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 074, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND

Been camping here since it opened, the lake was built on my grandpa's land. Restrooms are clean, campgrounds are well kept, may need mowed more often. Host are good people and one is a veteran, which is great for anyone there. I believe there is a county sheriff that full time camps also. Great places for parking boats either in slips or along the shore. Boulder is my go to for peace and quiet!

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Eric T

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July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND

Great campground. Probably our favorite spot at Carlyle lake.
Clean.
Everything is new.
Level pads are GREAT!!
Only 2 complaints that I have are
1. The water fill station when you enter is on the wrong side of the road.
90% of Utilities on a motorhome camper RV are on drivers side.
This water fill is on passenger side.
2. Speeding cars within the park.
Lots of kids and walkers and cars fly through the park.
Otherwise it’s always a great stay at Boulder.

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Richard R

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July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 074, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND

Been camping here since it opened, the lake was built on my grandpa's land. Restrooms are clean, campgrounds are well kept, may need mowed more often. Host are good people and one is a veteran, which is great for anyone there. I believe there is a county sheriff that full time camps also. Great places for parking boats either in slips or along the shore. Boulder is my go to for peace and quiet!

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Location & Directions for Boulder Campground

801 Lake Road, Carlyle, IL 62231-9703 United States

Elevation: 139 ft

Nearest town

Carlyle, IL - 14 mi

About 18 min to downtown

Highway access

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.

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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