About Keyesport Rec. Area
Activities & Attractions
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Marina
Reviews (3)
What Guests Are Saying
Keyesport Rec. Area is conveniently located near the parking lot, making access to the pavilion easy. Visitors appreciate the air-conditioned bathrooms and the pleasant open space with a nice breeze. While there are some concerns about trash disposal, playground proximity to the road, and a desire for more picnic tables, overall, the area is well-maintained and safe, with considerate drivers in the vicinity.
What Guests Are Saying
Keyesport Rec. Area is conveniently located near the parking lot, making access to the pavilion easy. Visitors appreciate the air-conditioned bathrooms and the pleasant open space with a nice breeze. While there are some concerns about trash disposal, playground proximity to the road, and a desire for more picnic tables, overall, the area is well-maintained and safe, with considerate drivers in the vicinity.
Review Summary
Bailey H
June 23, 2024
Doesn’t give address or coordinate to where this is located that it’s just on Carlyle lake not a whole different town. There’s no trash cans right at the pavilion just a dumpster down a not so even hill. And the playground was very close to the road. Yes even with parents keeping an eye on the child/children there’s always a chance a child can get away. And I wish there were a couple more picnic tables. Other than those things. It was very very close to the parking lot which made getting stuff to the pavilion very easy. There was enough open space that there was a good breeze. The bathrooms were air conditioned which I have never seen at a lake before. There were many cars in and out of the area and not one of them sped through there which I see a ton where I live. Easy walk to the beach.
Bailey H
June 23, 2024
Doesn’t give address or coordinate to where this is located that it’s just on Carlyle lake not a whole different town. There’s no trash cans right at the pavilion just a dumpster down a not so even hill. And the playground was very close to the road. Yes even with parents keeping an eye on the child/children there’s always a chance a child can get away. And I wish there were a couple more picnic tables. Other than those things. It was very very close to the parking lot which made getting stuff to the pavilion very easy. There was enough open space that there was a good breeze. The bathrooms were air conditioned which I have never seen at a lake before. There were many cars in and out of the area and not one of them sped through there which I see a ton where I live. Easy walk to the beach.
Bailey H
June 23, 2024
Doesn’t give address or coordinate to where this is located that it’s just on Carlyle lake not a whole different town. There’s no trash cans right at the pavilion just a dumpster down a not so even hill. And the playground was very close to the road. Yes even with parents keeping an eye on the child/children there’s always a chance a child can get away. And I wish there were a couple more picnic tables. Other than those things. It was very very close to the parking lot which made getting stuff to the pavilion very easy. There was enough open space that there was a good breeze. The bathrooms were air conditioned which I have never seen at a lake before. There were many cars in and out of the area and not one of them sped through there which I see a ton where I live. Easy walk to the beach.
Location & Directions for Keyesport Rec. Area
801 Lake Road, Carlyle, IL 62231-9703 United States
Elevation: 140 ft
Getting There
From I-70, take State Route 127 south for 10 mi. Turn east on Clinton Road, continue east for four miles to the town of Keyesport, then follow signs to the recreation area.
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site types & loops
- The area is designated for day-use only, overnight camping is not allowed.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood must be either purchased or collected locally to prevent the spread of invasive species.
- To protect local forests, do not move firewood; buy it locally and burn it on-site.
General
- Click here for a virtual tour of Carlyle Lake.
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Last updated: October 7, 2026
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