Peter M
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 Stayed at: 027, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
We only stayed one night, but would love to go back sometime.
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824 reviews
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.
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September 17, 2021 Stayed at: 027, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
We only stayed one night, but would love to go back sometime.
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September 17, 2021 Stayed at: 027, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
We only stayed one night, but would love to go back sometime.
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September 13, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
We camp at Boulder 10-15 times a year. This trip was in the full hookup loop which is usually a really quiet and reserved crowd. NOT THIS TRIP!!
While setting up our neighbors dog was running on our property. You’re supposed to have any dog on a leash while on Corps ground. I told them that we had a dog (who was restrained properly) and I didn’t appreciate that theirs wasn’t. Later in the trip my buddy’s son was chasing a frog behind our camper and that dog still not restrained felt threatened enough to coming charging into our site and almost bit the boy. Rangers were called. They need to enforce the dogs being restrained as much as they do parking on the grass. This is our 3rd incident with an unrestrained dog. Our dog was bit by a Great Dane while walking on the road that was unrestrained in a campsite.
On to the second problem. Our other neighbors in this loop were tent campers. There isn’t a good space in the loop to tent camp so they put 4 tents and countless yard games directly in front of our camper. We had no grass for our dog or anything other activity. The had 4 cars, a boat and 8 adults plus children. I’m thinking that exceeds the maximum. Usually you’re looking at the back of a camper there no big deal but I felt our privacy and there’s was gone. Especially that we couldn’t use all of the site we payed for. I personally think there should be no tent camping allowed in the full hookup loop. That should be for campers and RV’s only. Rough trip and the rules need to be enforced by the Corps of engineers.
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September 13, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
We camp at Boulder 10-15 times a year. This trip was in the full hookup loop which is usually a really quiet and reserved crowd. NOT THIS TRIP!!
While setting up our neighbors dog was running on our property. You’re supposed to have any dog on a leash while on Corps ground. I told them that we had a dog (who was restrained properly) and I didn’t appreciate that theirs wasn’t. Later in the trip my buddy’s son was chasing a frog behind our camper and that dog still not restrained felt threatened enough to coming charging into our site and almost bit the boy. Rangers were called. They need to enforce the dogs being restrained as much as they do parking on the grass. This is our 3rd incident with an unrestrained dog. Our dog was bit by a Great Dane while walking on the road that was unrestrained in a campsite.
On to the second problem. Our other neighbors in this loop were tent campers. There isn’t a good space in the loop to tent camp so they put 4 tents and countless yard games directly in front of our camper. We had no grass for our dog or anything other activity. The had 4 cars, a boat and 8 adults plus children. I’m thinking that exceeds the maximum. Usually you’re looking at the back of a camper there no big deal but I felt our privacy and there’s was gone. Especially that we couldn’t use all of the site we payed for. I personally think there should be no tent camping allowed in the full hookup loop. That should be for campers and RV’s only. Rough trip and the rules need to be enforced by the Corps of engineers.
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September 9, 2021 Stayed at: 039, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Campground was very clean. Wish they had fullhookups available tho. Beautiful lake view also
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September 9, 2021 Stayed at: 039, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Campground was very clean. Wish they had fullhookups available tho. Beautiful lake view also
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September 8, 2021 Stayed at: 051, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
It is a very clean campground. The shower house is older but clean. They have the best cleaning people. The sites are spaced apart. We camp here alot. The camp hosts are great.
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September 8, 2021 Stayed at: 051, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
It is a very clean campground. The shower house is older but clean. They have the best cleaning people. The sites are spaced apart. We camp here alot. The camp hosts are great.
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September 4, 2021 Stayed at: 011, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful view of the lake!
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September 4, 2021 Stayed at: 011, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful view of the lake!
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801 Lake Road, Carlyle, IL 62231-9703 United States
Elevation: 139 ft
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.
Check in time
5PM
Check out time
4PM
Last updated: November 4, 2026