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Coles Creek Campground

Coles Creek Campground, Carlyle Lake, Illinois
Carlyle Lake Dam
Coles Creek Campground
Coles Creek Campground Map

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Showers
Showers

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 miles 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.

Number of accommodations: 145

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access
  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Feb
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Currently closed - Opens on May 1

Sites & Availability

145 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: L1
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: L1
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: L1
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 004, Loop: L1
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 005, Loop: L1
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 006, Loop: L1
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: L1
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: L1
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
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🚐 029, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
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🚐 030, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
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🚐 031, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
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🚐 032, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
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🚐 033, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
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🚐 034, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
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🚐 035, Loop: L1
Full Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: L2
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 037, Loop: L2
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 038, Loop: L2
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 039, Loop: L2
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 040, Loop: L2
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 041, Loop: L2
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 043, Loop: L2
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 044, Loop: L2
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 045, Loop: L2
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 046, Loop: L2
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 047, Loop: L2
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 048, Loop: L2
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 049, Loop: L2
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 050, Loop: L2
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 051, Loop: L2
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 052, Loop: L2
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 053, Loop: L2
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 054, Loop: L3
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 055, Loop: L3
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 056, Loop: L3
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 057, Loop: L3
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 058, Loop: L3
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 059, Loop: L3
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 060, Loop: L3
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 061, Loop: L3
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 062, Loop: L3
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 063, Loop: L3
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 064, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 065, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 066, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 067, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 068, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 069, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 070, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 071, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 072, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 073, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 074, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 075, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 076, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 077, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 078, Loop: L4
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$40.00
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🚐 079, Loop: L4
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🚐 080, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 081, Loop: L4
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🚐 082, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 083, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 084, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 085, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 086, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 087, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 088, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 089, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 090, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 091, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 092, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 093, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 094, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 095, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 096, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 097, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 098, Loop: L4
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 099, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 100, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 101, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 102, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 103, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 104, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 105, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 106, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 107, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 108, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 109, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 110, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 111, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 112, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 113, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 114, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 115, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 116, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 117, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 118, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 119, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 120, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 121, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
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🚐 122, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 123, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 124, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 125, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 126, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 127, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 128, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 129, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 130, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 131, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 132, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 133, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 134, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 135, Loop: L5
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$40.00
/ per night
🚐 136, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 137, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 138, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 140, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 141, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 142, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 143, Loop: L5
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$40.00
/ per night
🚐 144, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 145, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 146, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 147, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 148, Loop: L5
Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.6
412 reviews
5
71.1%
293
4
19.4%
80
3
6.1%
25
2
1.9%
8
1
1.5%
6

bernadette w

Verified

August 29, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop: L1

5

We are there during the week. Very peaceful & beautiful sunsets. Clean bathhouse great cycling.

Craig M

Verified

August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: L1

5

large level lot well kept Quiet

Ronnie S

Verified

August 17, 2025 Stayed at: 118, Loop: L5

5

Never a bad experience

Kenda A

Verified

August 11, 2025 Stayed at: 137, Loop: L5

4

The shower house was almost as good as the lake view. It had full private rooms with toilet, sink, and shower.

The view from our site, which I think was loop 5 number 34, was excellent. Most of the outer sites were in view of the lake.

It was a great family park with beach access, a picnic pavilion and a dock for boaters. The reason for my one star deduction was related to this more than the camp facilities themselves. As such a family friendly camp, there was a double site with a family of many small children directly across from us. Between the kids, their dogs, and yelling for the kids, the noise level was a little more than expected, but not terrible. Also the side of the park with the dock, had a very large population of sea gulls…which comes with a lot of poo on the parking lot to get to the dock.

We would camp there again and recommend it to anyone. There were campers of all ages. We saw three year olds on bikes and senior citizens in rvs. We saw rigs of all kinds. (Tents, van/tent combos, pop up pull behinds, campers, and rvs large and small.)

Sotir D

Verified

August 11, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: L1

5

First of let me just say I've camping at CC for about two decades and love it...The Positive Great campground hosts Sherri and her husband Les courteous and very knowledgeable hope they host for many more years ,good cell phone reception and over the air TV Antenna signal, Very clean facility's paved sites which were widened a few years ago. Now the Negative lack of shade trees in Loop one most of the camping tables in loop one are warped the trash containers are inconveniently placed as well, also there are two concrete pads that are not being utilized for a trash container and the biggest NEGITIVE fore CC it closes to early for the camping season....

Danielle P

Verified

August 10, 2025 Stayed at: 109, Loop: L5

5

Very nice place to camp

Darla C

Verified

August 9, 2025 Stayed at: 125, Loop: L5

5

Site 125 was pretty level and big enough for our 40’ mh and toad. Beautiful sunset and trees that shaded a good part of the day. It’ rocky going down to water, but doable. Nice biking and great beach! Didn’t have any problems with Verizon service. Site is electric only. No water. Nice campground!

Darla C

Verified

August 9, 2025 Stayed at: 022, Loop: L1

3

Here at site 22 in July where you are as close to the lake as you can get. Great views! No trees. No shade. All day sun. If you’re not at the beach or out on a boat, it’s brutal. They’ve planted trees so it will be better down the road, but just come prepared. We tied a reflective tarp to our awning so we could sit out side as the sun started go down and that helped a lot! Great beach area, good biking, clean bath houses and great hosts. Site level and big, just electric, no water. Would return!

Cheryl C

Verified

August 3, 2025 Stayed at: 086, Loop: L4

5

Excellent sites with plenty of room, clean bathroom, showers have warm water and are clean, campground host are very pleasant.

Kathleen A

Verified

July 29, 2025 Stayed at: 038, Loop: L2

4

A friendly, spacious and lovely campground. The map showed laundry but I didn’t see any. The showers were nice.

Location Coles Creek Campground

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

Latitude & Longitude: 38.6569 / -89.2603

Elevation: 142 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

No personal checks or cash are accepted at this time. Credit/Debit card only.

General

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.

General

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.

General

Check-out time is 4 p.m. / Check-in time is 5 p.m.

General

Firewood brought into this facility must be purchased, or collected locally due to invasive insects.

General

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.

General

Click here for a virtual tour of Carlyle Lake.

General

All campsites are reservable.

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