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About Coles Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 145
Activities & Attractions
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Fishing
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
Swimming
Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (946)
What Guests Are Saying
Coles Creek Campground is well-maintained, with clean facilities and beautiful lakefront views, making it a peaceful and enjoyable destination for campers. Many visitors appreciated the spacious sites and friendly hosts, highlighting the cleanliness of restrooms and showers. While some noted minor issues like a lack of signage for water fill stations and limited full hookups, the overall experience was positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Coles Creek Campground is well-maintained, with clean facilities and beautiful lakefront views, making it a peaceful and enjoyable destination for campers. Many visitors appreciated the spacious sites and friendly hosts, highlighting the cleanliness of restrooms and showers. While some noted minor issues like a lack of signage for water fill stations and limited full hookups, the overall experience was positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Cynthia G
VerifiedAugust 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: L1
Beautiful Campsite right on the water. A short walk to the lake. The fish cleaning station was well maintained and the restrooms and showers were the cleanest I've seen. We'd love to go back!!!
Dan W
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: L1
Check-in was easy and our site was available and in great condition.
Linda B
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: L4
Other than the individuals with the air rifle shooting cans and aiming directly at our campsite on Sunday morning (a rock pinged our camper) all went well. Law Enforcement showed up as well as campground individual and took care of the situation. This is a wonderful campground. We will return as we love it!
David N
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: L4
I was insight 72, which was long enough for my 41 foot class an and my Jeep. The site was flat and easy to get into with plenty of space next to the RV for outdoor furniture and a rug. Since I didn’t have water and sewer hook up, I use the shower facilities, which I found to be mostly clean. If I return, I would only stay with a full hook up.
Stephanie U
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: L5
We am new to camping but have been to Coles Creek a few times over the past 2 yrs and they all were fabulous. The hosts are friendly the facilities are clean and I've seen the host actively monitor each of the loops several times a day which is great! I love just hanging out during the day chilling and listening to fellow campers laughter, boats going by and at night the stillness. it's just a very relaxing environment I highly recommend it!
Larry H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: L1
Always enjoy this campground. Wish it stayed open later when the weather is usually so nice and cooler
William L
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: L5
very nice site. there were lots of campers, lots of boaters, and lots of people having a good time. our only regret was our short overnight stay. we would like to have had several days to enjoy.
Brandon H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: L2
Doggy beach Spaced out sight Shower house was a bit far away though
John W
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 130, Loop: L5
Great surroundings
Cheryl S
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: L4
One of our 6 sites was double booked by a glitch in the .gov system. We were first to book it, but we're told to leave. The park rangers were incompetent at resolving the conflict and then hassled 2 family members afterward. They were condescending, rude, and threatening. A formal complaint was placed and request for a refund which has not been issued as of now.
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
Coles Creek Campground is accessible via I-57, located approximately 19 miles to the east, with access via Old U.S. Route 50. Major roads leading to the campground include Boulder Road and 1700.
Elevation: 142 feet
12 mi drive to downtown Carlyle (about 16 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
5PM
Check out time
4PM
General
- No personal checks or cash are accepted at this time. Credit/Debit card only.
- 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.
- 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. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
- Firewood brought into this facility must be purchased, or collected locally due to invasive insects.
- 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.
- Click here for a virtual tour of Carlyle Lake.
- All campsites are reservable.
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Last updated: September 3, 2026
