About Dam East - Mcnair Campground
Number of accommodations: 46
Campground Amenities
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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
Annette S
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: Spillway
Lovely location along river. Lots of wildlife. Went in January, so very pleased that the bathrooms were heated and very clean. Would definitely go back.
Dan F
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: Spillway
Very nice mid-December camping at McNair—East Spillway campground! The flushable toilets were open and warm. The excellent camp host even opened up the usually closed shower house 2 or three days a week. This was important to us because we were in a Scamp trailer without a bathroom.
Kenneth V
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: Spillway
We stayed at Dam East-McNair Campground Spillway Loop Jan 3-5 on our way from OH to TX. The park was very quiet with plenty of space between sites. We travel with 2 dogs & there are nice areas to walk them, as well as kids to play. Restrooms were clean & stocked. We would definitely camp there again.
Caitlin H
VerifiedDecember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: Spillway
I booked ahead for a stop along the way during a long trip. The campground was pristine, and the walking trails were excellent for giving my pup some exercise after a long day in the car. I was able to arrive late and leave early by reserving my spot online. Campsites weren’t private (though they were just as described so this was not an expectation anyway) but they were very spacious, level, and had both power and water. For only $14, this was a great bargain and very convenient.
Robert S
VerifiedDecember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: Spillway
Very clean. Easy back up to pad. Nice location
Garth C
VerifiedDecember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: Spillway
Got there late in the day. Went 30 miles out of my way. The sign there said the facility closed November One. I reserved and arrived on the 27th of November. Very disappointing.
Christy H
VerifiedDecember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: Spillway
Quiet and relaxing. There is a playground for the kids and the walking path is right there.
Debra G
VerifiedNovember 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: Spillway
Enjoyed riding the bike path every day! We had a great view of the river. The park is very well maintained!
Eva R
VerifiedNovember 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Spillway
Just a beautiful place to camp !
Michael B
VerifiedNovember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: Spillway
We love camping around the Carlyle lake area
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 |
