About Dam East - Mcnair Campground
Number of accommodations: 46
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station
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Reviews (306)
What Guests Are Saying
Dam East - McNair Campground is praised for its beautiful location, clean and spacious sites, and friendly camp hosts. Many visitors enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and convenient amenities such as electric and water hookups. However, some concerns were raised about litter from previous campers and occasional noise disturbances, particularly late at night. Overall, guests recommend the campground for its serene environment and excellent outdoor activities.
What Guests Are Saying
Dam East - McNair Campground is praised for its beautiful location, clean and spacious sites, and friendly camp hosts. Many visitors enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and convenient amenities such as electric and water hookups. However, some concerns were raised about litter from previous campers and occasional noise disturbances, particularly late at night. Overall, guests recommend the campground for its serene environment and excellent outdoor activities.
Review Summary
Matthew F
VerifiedApril 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: Spillway
There was a lot of trash at the campsite. I know it's from previous occupants and it's hard for staff to clean up each site, but my dog kept picking it up.
Dakota S
VerifiedApril 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: Spillway
great location
sonya z
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: Spillway
Everything was wonderful till our last night spot 35 across from us started with extremely loud music and talking at 2:30 am till 4 am when finally someone showed ip and shut them down. We woke up to find their trash blowing everywhere. Finally the ranger showed up and had them clean everything up.
Patricia B
VerifiedMarch 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: Spillway
Dam East Campground is in farmland. Farms and ranches surround this place and it's beautiful. We first went to the visitor center for directions and it was closed. A car pulled up in front of us, blocking us and a man got out and approached us. He introduced himself as the Host and proceeded to lead us directly to our site. He's an angel. Our site was great! Clean, level, electric, water. We would definitely stay here again!
Gregory G
VerifiedMarch 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: Spillway
We had no problems checking in and the site was clean and ready. The only issue was that previous campers left trash in the fire ring that we had to clean out.
Jeff S
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: Spillway
When we set up our fifth wheel we noticed the person on the site before us had dumped their black tank. Right there ON the site. Undigested toilet paper with said excrement was all over. Totally inappropriate and beyond comprehension. Did tell the host when we paid for another day- in hopes that they would “flag” the person from visiting the campground in the future.
We camp a lot at this campground and have never experienced anything like this before.
William L
VerifiedMarch 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: Spillway
Very clean, tv site paved and level!
Byron S
VerifiedMarch 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: Spillway
QR code check in is easy and makes paying for a site convenient.
Joe V
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: Spillway
One of the best campgrounds we ever stayed at.
Ivy G
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: Spillway
This is a beautiful spot to camp. It was quiet and full of wildlife. I highly recommend this campsite.
Location Dam East - Mcnair Campground
Address:
801 Lake Road
Carlyle, IL, 62231
United States
From I-57, take Old U.S. Highway 50 west for 22 miles to the Dam East Entrance road. Turn north and continue through the four-way intersection to the McNair Group Area.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.6083 / -89.325
Elevation: 136 feet
Policies & Rules
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Dam East - McNair is 100% reservable, and available for same day reservations. |
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Dam East Spillway is now its own loop within McNair (Sites 33-47) and is open year-round. |
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Campsites are single capacity; no double capacity or buddy sites are available |
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If the Group Area is not reserved, it will be available on a first-come, first-served basis |
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The Spillway Loop does not have a shower house, or dump station. Campers are able to use the shower and dumpstation at the entrace of McNair throughout the non-peak season. *Shower House may not be open 7 days/week. |
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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 their reservation. 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 |
