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
Steve G
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: L1
Great place to go!
Gerald F
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: L5
Spacious, clean and well worth the stop for some comfortable downtime.
Relaxing shady spot to watch turkeys and cottontails.
John R
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: L1
One of the nicest campgrounds we’ve been to.
Alex E
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: L4
Very nice, clean, well kept campground. The only thing was the showers in the woman’s shower house needed cleaned, the drains were all stopped up.
Wendy D
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: L1
Beautiful campground and camp site. Very well maintained.
Jane T
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 137, Loop: L5
Nice sites and good space in between. Well kept... Showers were nice....good water temp and pressure! Would stay here again.
Phillip J
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: L1
Super clean and friendly. Beautiful view of lake.
louise r
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: L1
We were very impressed with the cleanliness, and accessibility of the sites. The view of the inlet and lake were spectacular. The camp hosts were so very helpful, courteous and . The trip was one we will be looking forward to experiencing again.
Susan M
VerifiedAugust 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: L5
We had a great camping stay. The weather was scary at some times but the view of the lake was great.
Kris S
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: L5
Great place to camp. Making reservations is a huge hassle. I’ve camped here for 25 years they need to remodel the shower house it’s gross. And look out for loop 5 people they get wild
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. |
