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
Denise N
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: L1
The camping spots were spacious and well shaded. The restrooms were always so clean. Security was awesome. The camp host drove through frequently to check on things.
Larry F
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: L4
Awesome sunsets. Very quiet. Bathhouse was clean. Loved it.
Beth C
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: L4
Everything was clean and neat. We did lose electricity for a while bc of a storm but was off to long. We will be back.
Joshua W
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: L1
We always have a great time at coles creek. Nice sites, clean restrooms, friendly hosts.
Mike Shelia V
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: L1
great weekend
Nancy S
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: L5
A week at Coles Creek is always a good week. Well kept campground and friendly hosts.
Thomas D
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: L1
Very nice and quiet campground during the week. But weekends can be loud and crowded.
Ahileas D
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: L1
Love Coles Creek been camping at loop one for years spacious sites paved all around great camp ground. By the way the new Campground Attendants are super friendly and courteous.
Kenneth W
VerifiedJune 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: L4
Clean and well kept grounds.
bryan r
VerifiedJune 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: L5
All was great except storm lol
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. |
