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Average nightly rates82 total sites
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82 sites
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 (781)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Stephen B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
excellent camping area
Carol M
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
I have camped here for over 20 yrs. Each year it gets harder, last year they even changed the rules in June, after most seasoned campers had made their reservations for June in December of the previous year. I would strongly suggest you go to Rend Lake where are much more “camper friendly”.
John C
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Full hookup sites were very nice. Will be back in the future.
Jeff M
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Loved Gary and his wife at the front gate.
Kin L
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
The sites were very nice, the park was clean and tidy.
All the campers and attendants were courteous and friendly.
Stephen B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
excellent camping area
Carol M
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
I have camped here for over 20 yrs. Each year it gets harder, last year they even changed the rules in June, after most seasoned campers had made their reservations for June in December of the previous year. I would strongly suggest you go to Rend Lake where are much more “camper friendly”.
John C
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Full hookup sites were very nice. Will be back in the future.
Jeff M
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Loved Gary and his wife at the front gate.
Anthony F
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: BOULDER CAMPGROUND
Clean park. The cleaning crew does a remarkable job with the shower houses and bathrooms. The park rangers not sure what they do except drive around in there vehicles. Never actually see them doing anything but make an appearance once in a while. The hosts were nice and hospitable not like the prison guards up the road at Coles Creek.
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.
Elevation: 139 feet
14 mi drive to downtown Carlyle (about 18 min)
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: September 10, 2026
