Coles Creek Campground

801 Lake Road, Carlyle, Illinois, United States

Coles Creek Campground, Carlyle Lake, Illinois
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Coles Creek Campground
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Featured amenities

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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

145 total sites

RV Sites

145 sites

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

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Sep 26

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

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145 Sites Available

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Reviews (946)

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
946 reviews
5
71.4%
675
4
19.8%
187
3
5.8%
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13

RICKEY L

Verified

July 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: L1

1

We went in town for a Doctors appointment and when we returned. They had cancelled our reservation. So we had to do the reservation again and Pay for it again and wait 3 days to get our money back. We do not know why they cancelled it to start with. We were not Happy Campers.

RICKEY L

Verified

July 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: L1

1

We went in town for a Doctors appointment and when we returned. They had cancelled our reservation. So we had to do the reservation again and Pay for it again and wait 3 days to get our money back. We do not know why they cancelled it to start with. We were not Happy Campers.

jeff c

Verified

July 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: L4

5

Best campground at Carlyle lake

jeff c

Verified

July 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: L4

5

Best campground at Carlyle lake

Ruth W

Verified

July 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: L4

5

Spend the afternoon/day at the beach.

Ruth W

Verified

July 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: L4

5

Spend the afternoon/day at the beach.

Jeremy H

Verified

July 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: L4

4

Good view of lake but few shade trees. Pad was nice and level.

Brittani B

Verified

July 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: L3

5

👍🏼

Jeremy H

Verified

July 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: L4

4

Good view of lake but few shade trees. Pad was nice and level.

Brittani B

Verified

July 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: L3

5

👍🏼

Location Coles Creek Campground

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

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.

Elevation: 142 feet

Distance to downtown

12 mi drive to downtown Carlyle (about 16 min)

Map of Coles Creek Campground location at Carlyle, IL, United States
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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: September 6, 2026

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