About Coles Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 145
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (835)
What Guests Are Saying
Coles Creek Campground offers spacious, well-maintained sites with a clean and quiet environment, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and shower facilities, as well as the friendly camp hosts. While some faced minor inconveniences like the absence of firewood for sale and occasional noise from pets, the overall experience is highly positive, with many eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Coles Creek Campground offers spacious, well-maintained sites with a clean and quiet environment, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and shower facilities, as well as the friendly camp hosts. While some faced minor inconveniences like the absence of firewood for sale and occasional noise from pets, the overall experience is highly positive, with many eager to return.
Review Summary
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.6569 / -89.2603
Elevation: 142 feet
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: June 13, 2026
