About Dam East - Mcnair Campground
Number of accommodations: 46
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Potable Water -
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
Tracy B
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Clean bathrooms. The new camp ground hosts are awesome.
Joe H
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Park is great. We like camping there but this time there was a camper with dogs that were tied out while owners were gone and they barked for hours. It was terrible. Worst camping time we have had. I feel this is something the camp host should be able to address. Especially how it impacts all the other campers.
John C
VerifiedMay 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
The campground was very well maintained. A quiet campground. The camp host was very very friendly. This was my first time camping there and I will definitely go back
Daniel D
VerifiedMay 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: Spillway
Camp Hosts Are Great people
Lewis F
VerifiedMay 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Very nice RV campground with spacious, mostly level, paved campsites, which were clean and well maintained. Bicycle paths are everywhere. Water and electric were good, cell coverage adequate, some TV stations available. Only problem we had was with tiny black bugs that swarm and fly into your eyes, nose and mouth. The camp host, JT, was friendly and gave us some helpful camping suggestions. I look forward to our next visit.
Tina R
VerifiedMay 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Had a great time. The camp spot was mostly level, easy to back in to. The spots are roomy and not too close to the next campers. Everyone around was very nice. The bath house was close, and so was the lake for fishing and the beach for swimming.
Michael H
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Park was clean. Camp host was friendly. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Very quiet. Had no problems getting into site 18. Has swimming beach within walking distance. Fishing docks close by. Has fishing below the dam near by. Gnats were annoying during the day. I will be back.
Breann H
VerifiedMay 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: Spillway
The grass was very high, so it was very buggy. There were cigarette butts all around our firepit when we arrived. The site is nice and secluded, and close to the water and dam.
Steve W
VerifiedMay 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
The is an excellent campground. It has a smaller number of sites, but they are decent size and most have access to water. The grounds were well kept, the bathrooms were VERY clean, and we enjoyed a nice quiet camping trip.
Lorie O
VerifiedMay 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Site was shady and had a lot of space. It is close to bathrooms. Bathrooms were well maintained. Only complaint is the gnats! They were unbearable. Had to sit inside more than I would have liked because the gnats were so bad.
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 |
