About Dam East - Mcnair Campground
Number of accommodations: 46
Campground Amenities
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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
Ralph M
VerifiedApril 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: Spillway
It is still early in the year. They are in the process of putting in water lines so there were a lot of piles of dirt. I'm sure it will get better. The host was nice. Seen the ranger several times and also the sheriff. I liked that.
Gordon C
VerifiedApril 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Clean bathroom and campground. Great host to work with. Close to IGA gorcery and, General Dollar, gas stations, winery and walmart.
steve c
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: Spillway
Stayed over Thanksgiving. Quiet area, great walking along the river. Bonus Fireworks show from town of Carlyle Christmas in the park!
Michael B
VerifiedNovember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: Spillway
We always have a good time camping in the Carlyle area
wayne s
VerifiedNovember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: Spillway
Site was just what we needed!!
Neal T
VerifiedNovember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Spillway
only in winter if warm enough
Allen D
VerifiedNovember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: Spillway
We love this camp ground close to the water and walking trail. We were also pleasantly surprised this time because they put water at every other site.
Mary T
VerifiedNovember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: Spillway
These are great sites, level and paved. Loved the walking and biking trails along the river and across the dam.
Marie M
VerifiedNovember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
We had a good stay here, with two exceptions. The shower house did not have any hooks for towel/clothing and the campground had a swarm of biting flies that bug spray did not deter. It did have great hiking/biking trails.
KENNETH T
VerifiedNovember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Spillway
Great little US Army COE campground. It's on the spillway & walking path in beautiful Carlyle IL. Only negative the restroom has no showers.
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 |
