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
Mary B
VerifiedNovember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Spillway
We love Dam East because of the view of the river & the walking/biking path.
Diane M
VerifiedOctober 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Nice campground. Water is shared between two campsites; but no issue.
Kelly L
VerifiedOctober 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: Spillway
It is always so clean and peaceful great paths to walk and bike ride.
Anthony F
VerifiedOctober 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: NORTH LOOP
The camping was great. The hassle to be able to camp is ridiculous. Some people have real jobs and real lives and you get a surprise free weekend and think let’s go camping but you can’t because the whole campground is reserved already. They really needs to go back to some first come first serve. Especially when you do get a chance get out and there are a handful of reserved sites that sit empty all weekend. If it ends up staying like this I might just have to sell out because my jod and my life doesn’t allow me to be able to plan ahead that much and I know I am not the only one to think this way. I really hope things change after this season.
Philip C
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
The park is very clean and quite beautiful. Although, some of the water hookups are very long, the park is generally well laid out. A few more shade trees would be welcomed as some sites spend long hours in direct sunlight.
Susan L
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: Spillway
One the side of the campground 102-113 the woman’s shower could be a constant temperature instead of cold colder and then a little warm. It is not pleasant. It is always clean and it would be nice for warmer water. Please regulate it better
Jimmie G
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
The only issues of concern is the road deviding the north and south campsites is the speed travelers are driving. Their is no speed limit going down to beach. Walkers, kids on bikes are in danger on this section of road.
NEED NEW SHOWER CURTAINS, MOLD.
Ray H
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Five dollars for swimming sucks,only in Illinois
Kenny B
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Awesome sights
Pamela B
VerifiedAugust 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
This was our first time it Dam East campground. It is a beautiful campground but a the layout was a little confusing. We got lost in the dark trying to get back to our campsite after going to the bathhouse. The amenities listed electric and water however we could not hook up to the water, you can only fill your fresh water tank. I was disappointed by this and none of the sites have sewer hookups and our tv antenna could not pick up a single station. We prefer Dam West campground because most of the campsites have full hookups and our TV antenna picks up many stations.
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 |
