About Dam East - Mcnair Campground
Number of accommodations: 46
Campground Amenities
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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
Robert M
VerifiedApril 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: Spillway
We had not been to this campground before and booked on the road without much/any research. I booked site 35 along the spillway because it sounded interesting however the people who turned up to fish the spillway kinda ruined the experience. They continued to park in a empty campsite next to us and the ranger continued to come and kick them out. One of the cars the ranger made move after a few hours returned and parked in our site. That really was just uncalled for he did move when we said something but im guessing this is a regular problem.
Dale N
VerifiedApril 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Very pleased with the camp site and the camp host was excellent. Can’t wait to go back.
Dale S
VerifiedApril 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Nice and peaceful place to stay.
CHRISTINA H
VerifiedApril 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: Spillway
This is a nice campground. It was quite and right on the by the water. It was easy to just walk and go fishing.
Dan G
VerifiedApril 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Nice campground , wish they had more water hookups
Sarah B
VerifiedApril 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: Spillway
Great clean facilities
Eva R
VerifiedApril 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: Spillway
Overall, very nice campground .
Carolyn Y
VerifiedMarch 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Spillway
Walking and biking places great. . Nice roomy sites. Spillway and dam sights are pretty.
Tonya O
VerifiedMarch 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: Spillway
Great spot.
Tracey S
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: Spillway
We had a great time and we are already planning our next trip
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 |
