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
Marc G
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: Spillway
Great
Angela K
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Reservations were simple, quick, and spot on for our last minute camping needs. Camp site easy to back into and spotless. Camp host came around and checked if we had a Senior Pass - which we did, and if we had everything we needed.
Even though hubby grew up in the area and we usually moochdock with family, we will definately camp here again.
Thank you, ACE and RECREATION.gov for making our last-minute reservations painless!
Armand L
VerifiedJune 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Great site, clean plenty of power and water. Our puppy loved his walks. Friendly staff and neighbors. Well needed layover on our way home.
elizabeth s
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
There is a lot of rocks where you can fish near camping. So you can not walk and fish.
Kathy G
VerifiedMay 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Great campground. On the water. Clean bathrooms.
Tracy H
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Very clean, quite, and friendly! Loved the view we had of the lake and there shower was awesome!
David G
VerifiedMay 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: NORTH LOOP
It was peaceful with a beautiful view of the water plus it was near town and got to see the first suspension bridge of ILL!
Melissa W
VerifiedMay 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: NORTH LOOP
We had a great site (21). Bike paths were great. We will be back.
Betsy S
VerifiedApril 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: Spillway
A nice, small, clean campground. I recommend staying here.
Neil S
VerifiedApril 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Good location close to town. Great hiking trail in the campground. Very quiet all other campers were very courteous and nice. Will return again in summer to enjoy the beach.
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 |
