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
Dan G
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
had a good time alittle warm
Julie W
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: Spillway
Site 45 at the spillway was very sunny no shade. Checked other sites that where reserved for the weekend and they where empty and not occupied. To me it seems like allot of lost revenue for the park when you have to reserve on line 2 months in advance. Hope things get better for the park. It's really a beautiful place to stay and visit.
Tommy B
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: Spillway
This place is always well managed. Bathrooms are always clean. My only complaint is all the trash that some of the people fishing leave along the waterfront.
Darrell W
VerifiedAugust 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Shady spot near the Bathrooms and Shower House.
Now has Water as well as Electric
A. Rafael F
VerifiedAugust 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
We’ve been going to this Campground for 5 years and have always raved about the cleanliness of the bathrooms and showers. But this year… it’s gone from a 10 to a -2, there is mold on the shower curtains, the toilets are dirty, the toilet paper is thinner and low quality. We noticed it’s the same people doing the cleaning so we wonder if there was a reduction in funds? Paycut? But we are very disappointed in this change for the worst.
Paula S
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Very clean and well maintained!!! Loved the hiking trails, beach and playground.
dianne r
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Campground was very clean and the beach is just a few steps away. All sites are asphalt so limited dirt or mud tracked into campers. Rode our bikes into Carlyle for donuts in the morning. We will be back.
Scott m
VerifiedJuly 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Nice quiet campground, love the day use beach as well
Kenny B
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Love site 31! Clean & shady!!
Jimmie G
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
The camping was great. Took a while for the ac to work properly in shower house.
Only problem ti me is their is no speed limit
Sighs. Road betwee north and south camp sites are being drove like a hwy. Camp sites no speed limit signs. I guess coe is waiting for some one to get hit?
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 |
