Coles Creek Campground

801 Lake Road, Carlyle, Illinois, United States
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Coles Creek Campground, Carlyle Lake, Illinois
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Featured amenities

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Available sites

145 total sites
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About Coles Creek Campground

Coles Creek Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 mi east of St. Louis and a few miles from the town of Carlyle, the area offers the peaceful retreat of a small town combined with the grandeur of Illinois' largest man-made lake.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

145 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: L1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: L1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: L1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: L1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: L1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: L1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: L1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: L1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: L1 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 011, Loop: L1 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 012, Loop: L1 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
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Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
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🚐 025, Loop: L1 RV
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🚐 026, Loop: L1 RV
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🚐 027, Loop: L1 RV
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🚐 028, Loop: L1 RV
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🚐 034, Loop: L1 RV
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🚐 035, Loop: L1 RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 036, Loop: L2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: L2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 038, Loop: L2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 039, Loop: L2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 045, Loop: L2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 046, Loop: L2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 047, Loop: L2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 048, Loop: L2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 049, Loop: L2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 050, Loop: L2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 051, Loop: L2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 052, Loop: L2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 053, Loop: L2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 054, Loop: L3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 055, Loop: L3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 056, Loop: L3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 057, Loop: L3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 059, Loop: L3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 062, Loop: L3 RV
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🚐 065, Loop: L4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 066, Loop: L4 RV
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 097, Loop: L4 RV
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🚐 098, Loop: L4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 099, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 100, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 101, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 103, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 108, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 109, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 110, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 111, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 112, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 120, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 121, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 122, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 123, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 124, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 125, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 126, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 127, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 128, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 129, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 130, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 131, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 132, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 133, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 134, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 135, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 136, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 137, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 138, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 140, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 141, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 142, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 143, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 144, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 145, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 146, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 147, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 148, Loop: L5 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (992)

Verified Only

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

4.6
992 reviews
5
71.4%
708
4
20.1%
199
3
5.6%
56
2
1.6%
16
1
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13

Zach m

Verified

September 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: L5

4

Clean and has large sites overall was a good time

Michael K

Verified

September 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: L5

5

The park was clean, well kept, lawn mowed, bathrooms clean and staff very friendly.

Ric M

Verified

September 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: L4

5

Coles Creek is always a fun Campground to visit. We especially enjoy the boat ramp being so close and the clean beach on a hot day. The host are friendly too.

Eugene B

Verified

September 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: L4

5

Park was very clean as usual but was missing quite a few trees miss the shade

Courtney R

Verified

September 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: L1

5

The campground is well kept, large spaces, and so quiet and peaceful. It was our first time there but it won't be our last!!

Chrystal B

Verified

September 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: L5

5

Great site! Flat ground. Lots of shade and close to the playground and bathrooms!

Nancy S

Verified

September 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: L4

5

Always a great experience. Clean well kept campground.

RODNEY B

Verified

September 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: L4

5

Great site!

Christine L

Verified

September 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: L1

5

Great campground and great campsite. Shaded, constant breeze, and very large site with no close neighbors.

Kim A

Verified

September 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: L1

5

What a peaceful and perfect place to stay. The sites are large and semi private. Great for walking and biking. The gate guardians are very kind and helpful.

Location & Directions for Coles Creek Campground

801 Lake Road, Carlyle, IL 62231-9703 United States

Elevation: 142 ft

Getting There

From I-57, take Old U.S. Route 50 west for 19 mi through Salem, Odin and Sandoval. Turn north on Boulder Road and continue for 4 mi, then turn onto 1700 and continue until the road connects with 2400. Continue south to the Coles Creek entrance. ...

Nearest town

Carlyle, IL - 12 mi

About 16 min to downtown

Highway access

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.

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: October 17, 2026

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