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
Starla I
VerifiedJune 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: L1
Park was very clean including the shower house
Timothy M
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: L1
First time camping here. Very nice campground. Clean and spacious for the most part. Hosts pleasant and accommodating. Nice beach area and boat ramp facilities. Would be nicer if you had more shower houses on site.
Cheryl C
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: L5
Bathrooms are clean, showers warm. Grounds nicely kept. Excellent place to camp
Jennifer P
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: L1
We just spent 3 days here last week and it was a very nice campground. The camp host was AWESOME when we were checking in we asked about the location of water to fill our tanks and immediately, he offered us a FHU site that had just recently been canceled. Of course we took it and it was right across (the inlet) from the beach area so we had great views of families playing. Cell service was good. Downfall is there is no camp store (common in COE parks), but the closet "store" had very limited hours so you had to drive into Carlyle
Kevin K
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: L2
I stayed in the loop A area. The spot #48 was excellent. The pad was asphalted and pretty level. The campground host were very friendly and helpful. There was two negatives. The grass was getting a little tall and I couldn’t stay longer then a week.
Kiro M
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: L1
We are camping at Coles creek campground for 10 years and is always great experience beside two things!
Please keep the campground open for at least two more weeks if not a whole month! And second thing is poor internet connection!
Connie S
VerifiedJune 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: L4
It was well maintained. The host was a bit rude as we turned in the green site card instead of the yellow site card. He stressed that HE would have to make the effort to go get the yellow card.
Jennifer W
June 16, 2021
Generally a really nice place. Incredibly clean, great sites, and activities for the kids. The playgrounds are a little dodgy, but safe. On this last visit I was mortified to see a huge confederate flag hanging at a campsite across from the amphitheater. That is not something I want to be a part of, I won't be going back.
Thomas m
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: L4
This site did not agree with out A/C. Days were high 90’s and kept throwing a breaker for the A/C. Beautiful view from the site. Super clean facilities. Amazing beach!!!! The power issue just really blew it for me.
Thom H
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: L1
Peaceful, relaxing and beautiful sunrises/sunsets.
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. |
