About Coles Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 145
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
Lake Access -
Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (412)
What Guests Are Saying
Coles Creek Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, spacious sites, and friendly staff, creating a welcoming atmosphere for campers. Many visitors enjoyed beautiful lake views, well-maintained facilities, and quiet surroundings, making it a favorite spot for repeat visits. While some noted minor drawbacks such as limited shade and occasional noise, the overall camping experience is regarded as positive, with many expressing eagerness to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Coles Creek Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, spacious sites, and friendly staff, creating a welcoming atmosphere for campers. Many visitors enjoyed beautiful lake views, well-maintained facilities, and quiet surroundings, making it a favorite spot for repeat visits. While some noted minor drawbacks such as limited shade and occasional noise, the overall camping experience is regarded as positive, with many expressing eagerness to return.
Review Summary
KENNETH T
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 125, Loop: L5
This is a beautiful campground and probably my favorite of the USACOE at Carlyle Lake. It's very spacious, lots are level and paved double wide so everything is on pavement. The cell reception was good even though it's on the east side of the lake away from Carlyle.
Cindy L
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: L1
Well maintained site, great campground for biking & walking. Shower house was super clean. Beach & boat ramps close.
Joel T
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 145, Loop: L5
Nice campground with big sites and space. Boat ramp VERY nice. Thanks!
Kimberly B
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: L5
Our absolute favorite campground in the area! Super nice host! We love the beach (dog friendly). Camp sites are large. Bathrooms and shower houses are always clean. Great place to bring the kids! Perfect spot for kayaking and paddle boards.
Jessica G
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 147, Loop: L5
The woman that checked us in was very kind and informative. When we reserved our spots we were unable to get two sites next to each other. Once we arrived we seen that the spot next to us was still available and she aloud us to switch my moms site so she could be next to us. Pet friendly ,clean restrooms / shower house and laundry room. Personal beach close by and fishing. We will be visiting again.
Megan S
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: L4
Nice campground. I really liked the air-conditioned laundry/shower/bathroom facility. 20amp plug ins also on the electric sites, which was great for simple tent camping. Lots of shade at my site, 67, especially in the afternoon when you really need it in summer.
Bill W
VerifiedAugust 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: L1
We are somewhat new to camping and have only been to a few campgrounds so far. Coles Creek Campground is quite far out in the country so wasn’t expecting too much, but when we arrived we were pleasantly surprised at how beautiful the area is. Very well kept and everyone is so friendly. Only wish we could stay longer than 14 days, but we shall return soon.
Chris P
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: L4
The rain dampened our spirits a bit but it was still a good time.
David Z
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: L5
Awesome host ! Really nice campground !
Pamela T
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 136, Loop: L5
I camped on weekdays in late August and the campground was quiet, clean, and relaxing.
Location Coles Creek Campground
Address:
801 Lake Road
Carlyle, IL, 62231-9703
United States
From I-57, take Old U.S. Route 50 west for 19 miles through Salem, Odin and Sandoval. Turn north on Boulder Road and continue for 4 miles, then turn onto 1700 and continue until the road connects with 2400. Continue south to the Coles Creek entrance. Address: 16225 Coles Creek RD, Carlyle, IL 62231
Latitude & Longitude: 38.6569 / -89.2603
Elevation: 142 feet
Policies & Rules
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No personal checks or cash are accepted at this time. Credit/Debit card only. |
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Camping No-Show - Camping no-show customers who do not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by check out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date will be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night use fee. If the no-show service fee is greater than the reservation amount, the customer will not be charged any additional service fees. |
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Cancellation Fees - A $10 service fee is withheld from the refund anytime the customer cancels a camping or day use reservation. Depending on when the cancellation is made, it may be considered a late cancellation and additional fees may be forfeited.
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Check-out time is 4 p.m. / Check-in time is 5 p.m. |
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Firewood brought into this facility must be purchased, or collected locally due to invasive insects. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Click here for a virtual tour of Carlyle Lake. |
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All campsites are reservable. |
