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
Mark E
VerifiedJune 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: L4
Large level sites,and very quiet.
Connie D
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: L1
Site 11 FHU site was perfect!
STAN K
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: L1
I use The ACE parks as a go to anytime i can, however it has become an issue with canines being off leash and challenging mine (who is a big baby, but an 80lb male Doberman) who is very sociable with other dogs, children and other campers... While walking mine down the center of the parks road I noticed a pit bull being very aggressive and off leash in the owner's campsite, before i could turn around and get away this dog, bolted out of his campsite and charged now mine is becoming protective of me and very agitated, not aggressive with this pit bull. I am a 68-year-old male with a disability, and in the fiascoes that followed. My dog pulled me off balance and down i go, unbale to stand back up. all the time trying to restrain my dog. The pit bull's owner came to retrieve their dog, all the time I'm yelling i cannot hold mine back, get yours out of here now. She looked me laying on the ground, grabbed the Pitbull , snarled at me and left. Fortunately, my dog realized i was in distress and stopped pulling and came to my side. Thank goodness another camper saw what happened, came over and helped me to my feet. Nice park, but its not the only one i have had issue with loose dogs. It is getting so i don't like to walk my dog ( always on a 6 foot leash) at any Ace park. I expect to be safe while I'm visiting and this goes as well for my canine. Zero tolerance for unleashed canines. I did file complaints and awaiting Reponses, although I have yet to hear any. One bad pet owner and one aggressive canine ruined my entire stay not to mention a torn pair of jeans and skinned knee. Not cool...
Thomas H
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: L4
Everything was exceptional, except for having to book everything online. It would be nice to have first come first serve sites so people that do not have access to the internet would be able to go camping. It’s expensive to get everything ready and pull your camper out just to find out there’s no sites that are first come first serve
Susan F
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: L4
Had a lovely 5 days in Loop 4. Weather was great and the site was excellent. We will definitely be back! Many thanks to the Hosts and work crew for getting ready for the season
Tia H
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: L1
It was a very well taken care of park.
Very beautiful views.
Joyce W
VerifiedMay 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: L1
I was told that their phones were not working since last year. On their website I booked a site for Thursday night only; in hope of getting another site the was FF (first come, first serve). They did not update their website and all FF was already reserved. They only said I’m sorry! I was very disappointed with their website and my experience with them. I drove many miles to get their with my dog to enjoy my weekend experience of camping and I’m sorry just don’t pay for my time and expenses because they neglected to update their website and not repair their telephone system.
Wyatt R
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: L4
Amazing campground! Nice gate tenants, well kept bathroom and shower house, plenty of things to do and see nearby. With in 20min of Vandalia, Centralia and Carlyle. Nice beach, excellent place to kayak. Several small playgrounds for kids. On site coin laundry available. Small shop less than 1 mile from camp with ice and drinks. 10/10 recommend! You wount be disappointed!
Steve I
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: L1
Site is nice and shady with a large area.
Ric M
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: L4
Coles Creek is always relaxing. Bathrooms are exceptionally clean and the park staff is always pleasant.
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. |
