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
Karen D
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: Spillway
Is a very nice campground we stayed at a spillway site . Was very convenient for fishing. The only drawback was that the shower house was so far away. Would definitely stay there again.
Connie M
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: NORTH LOOP
The park is very clean and has lots of great areas to ride your bike or fish.
Nicholas S
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: NORTH LOOP
this is my close to home go to camp -love it
Tamra T
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: Spillway
The campground was very clean and the whole experience was wonderful. I can't wait to return!
Robin P
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: NORTH LOOP
I brought little grandkids for a camping experience. It was wonderful!
Ben B
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Sites were large and clean. Bathhouse was well maintained.
David K
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Great spot for the Great outdoors clean friendly spacious what else could you ask for oh yeah super affordable will definitely be camping here again Great fishing Great trails just Great Great Great oh yeah!!!!! ;)
ben c
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Very clean campground. Nearby shower house w/ hot water and A/C. A/C electrical hookups. I wish the markings for the sites were more clearly distinguishable.
Paula L
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Best campsite, that I stayed at. Definitely coming back.
Vijayavardhan Reddy B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Nice place
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 |
