OutReserve

Dam East - Mcnair Campground

McNair Group Area shelter
Kaskaskia River Trail
McNair-East Spillway Loop campsites
McNair Campground Map
East Spillway Loop Map

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers

About Dam East - Mcnair Campground

Dam East-McNair Campground is situated on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis, the area offers the peaceful retreat of a small town combined with the grandeur of Illinois' largest man-made lake.

Number of accommodations: 46

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Sites & Availability

46 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 1, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 2, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 3, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 31, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
33, Loop: Spillway
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
34, Loop: Spillway
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
35, Loop: Spillway
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
36, Loop: Spillway
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
37, Loop: Spillway
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
38, Loop: Spillway
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
39, Loop: Spillway
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 4, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
40, Loop: Spillway
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
41, Loop: Spillway
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
42, Loop: Spillway
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
43, Loop: Spillway
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
44, Loop: Spillway
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
45, Loop: Spillway
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
46, Loop: Spillway
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
47, Loop: Spillway
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 5, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 6, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 7, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 8, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 9, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Water & Electric
$20.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.5
306 reviews
5
70.3%
215
4
19.0%
58
3
5.2%
16
2
3.6%
11
1
2.0%
6

Kenny B

Verified

October 5, 2021 Stayed at: 28, Loop: NORTH LOOP

5

Always clean camp sites

Rodger T

Verified

October 3, 2021 Stayed at: 9, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

We enjoy camping here because it is well maintained! Also water is available for all sites! Where many other camp sites are not! Coles creek and Bolder for example! This is our primary camping site!

Regina B

Verified

September 16, 2021 Stayed at: 37, Loop: Spillway

5

Excellent camping! Camp host Kathy is amazing!

James V

Verified

August 22, 2021 Stayed at: 30, Loop: NORTH LOOP

5

Peaceful

Phillip F

Verified

August 18, 2021 Stayed at: 37, Loop: Spillway

4

it was quiet.

Cheri G

Verified

August 15, 2021 Stayed at: 13, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

4

We enjoyed our stay. Only reason I didn't rate as 5 stars is that there aren't full hookups

Robin S

Verified

July 22, 2021 Stayed at: 16, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Absouley wonderful can't wait to go back ..interested in being a campground host..

Gary P

Verified

July 13, 2021 Stayed at: 3, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Nice campground enjoyed the stay!

Jimmy P

June 20, 2021

5

We rent this area every year. We have a great time there. Good facilities and lots of shade.

Betsy S

Verified

April 27, 2021 Stayed at: 46, Loop: Spillway

5

It's a very nice quiet campground with fishing and other activities right there.

Location Dam East - Mcnair Campground

Address:
801 Lake Road
Carlyle, IL, 62231
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.6083 / -89.325

Elevation: 136 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Dam East - McNair is 100% reservable, and available for same day reservations.

General

Dam East Spillway is now its own loop within McNair (Sites 33-47) and is open year-round.

General

Campsites are single capacity; no double capacity or buddy sites are available

General

If the Group Area is not reserved, it will be available on a first-come, first-served basis

General

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. 

General

No personal checks or cash are accepted at this time. Credit/Debit card only.

General

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.

General

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.
A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

General

Check-out time is 4 p.m. / Check-in time is 5 p.m.

General

Firewood brought into this facility must be purchased, or collected locally due to invasive insects.

General

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.

General

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