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

Sharon S

Verified

November 19, 2020 Stayed at: 36, Loop: Spillway

5

Kathy at McNair was very helpful and very nice!

Ben D

Verified

November 16, 2020 Stayed at: 21, Loop: NORTH LOOP

5

Cleanest bathrooms and shower house you’ll find.

Steven S

Verified

November 4, 2020 Stayed at: 1, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

A nice place to stay. It has a beach and plenty of good camp sites. All of the sites were level with little need to use leveling blocks. Plenty of sites have shade and some have enough sun to solar change your batteries.

bryan r

Verified

October 30, 2020 Stayed at: 34, Loop: Spillway

5

The camping host were Excellent and very supportive and helpful in anything we needed high praise for all both

Kerri R

Verified

October 29, 2020 Stayed at: 23, Loop: NORTH LOOP

5

Love this location and the beach.

Nancy S

Verified

October 23, 2020 Stayed at: 23, Loop: NORTH LOOP

5

Very clean and quiet campground. The hosts are very accommodating and friendly.

Debora M

Verified

October 22, 2020 Stayed at: 40, Loop: Spillway

5

Very nice!!

Gary K

Verified

October 18, 2020 Stayed at: 31, Loop: NORTH LOOP

5

Campground hosts are great! Super campground appreciate it is still first come!

Aissa N

Verified

September 23, 2020 Stayed at: 22, Loop: NORTH LOOP

5

This was a great stay. Beautiful site and well kept

John T

Verified

September 21, 2020 Stayed at: 7, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

beautiful quiet friendly clean

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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