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Boulder Day Use

BOULDER DAY USE
BOULDER DAY USE
BOULDER DAY USE
BOULDER DAY USE
BOULDER DAY USE

Featured amenities

Playground

About Boulder Day Use

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

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Swimming

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Playground
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Marina
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Reviews (1)

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Beth G

January 10, 2020

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The pavilion is not handicapped accessible. With this being a government run location, we have noticed that some improvements have been made, but there is no sidewalk down to the pavilion and the ground is very rough, making it very difficult getting wheelchairs down to the pavilion. This is not worth $30 for the day for sure.

Location Boulder Day Use

Address:
801 Lake Road
Carlyle, IL, 62231
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible from I-57 via Old U.S. Highway 50, approximately 19 miles to the west, then north on Boulder Road for 7 miles.

Latitude & Longitude: 38.6961 / -89.2322

Elevation: 141 feet

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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