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
Cathleen N
VerifiedApril 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: Spillway
Nice large sites well separated. Great hiking, biking and fishing
Troy B
VerifiedApril 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Spillway
Cleanest restrooms anywhere!!!! Tornado warning and we went to the restrooms. Felt so comfortable in there that I actually sat down on the floor!!! Site was level and clean. Just a great experience and hidden gem!!!
Jordan D
VerifiedMarch 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: Spillway
It’s a nice spot next to the river. It’s pretty urbanized so if you’re looking to find the wilderness this probably isn’t the place for you. If you’ve got a family it should be great! I didn’t fish at all personally but I saw a lot of people fishing so I assume there’s a lot of fish to be caught.
Michael D
VerifiedMarch 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: Spillway
Campground is great! Well kept and lots of amenities. We walked both sides of the Kaskaskia river one over the dam daily. Highly recommend.
DON J
VerifiedMarch 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Spillway
We like staying in this campground very much. It is also one of the cleanest I have ever stayed in
Gary K
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Great campground and host are super friendly and helpful
Thomas M
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: Spillway
I enjoyed my stay much. Very private, noone bothers you which I personally enjoyed.
Charonda L
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: Spillway
Another great affordable place to stop and rest a bit during travel. Open year round and close to water/dam, so it’s probably best to visit during the spring and summer months. Not that many “suspicious” visitors for small camper/van lifers which is a plus, because at night it’s quiet and private for a good nights rest
Melissa S
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Spillway
Camping along the spillway was incredible! A pair of bald eagles flew over us on several occasions, deer visited the park, seagulls dipped again and again in the water outside our window. It was quiet and serene - of course we camped over New Years’ weekend!
George Z
VerifiedDecember 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Spillway
Nice clean park, clean restrooms, great host.
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 |
