Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers
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About Lotus Group Area
The Lotus Group Area is on the eastern 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.
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- Opens on May 1
Location Lotus Group Area
Address:
801 Lake Road
Carlyle, IL, 62231-1267
United States
From I-57, take Old U.S. Highway 50 west for 19 miles, through Salem, Odin and Sandoval. Turn north on Boulder Road/2400E. After 4 miles turn east on 1700N and continue until the road connects with 2400E. Continue south and turn right just before reaching the Coles Creek entrance road. Proceed north to Lotus Group Area.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.6635 / -89.2582
Elevation: 140 feet