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COLES CREEK DAY USE (IL), IL

Description

The Coles Creek Day Use Area is located at Carlyle Lake near Carlyle, IL. If you and your family are in search of fun, look no further! Whether you are land loving or ready to venture out on the open water, at Carlyle Lake, there is something for everyone! You can visit for the day or pack up for a longer stay in many of the nearby lakeside campgrounds and enjoy being surrounded by outdoor adventures. Carlyle Lake offers many opportunities for family fun. From boating and sailing in the open waters to the sandy beaches and shaded picnic areas, we are sure that you will find plenty of things to do. While here, visitors enjoy a leisurely stroll across the Main Dam, cycle around the lake, or a strenuous workout along the miles of hiking trails. Each year the Corps of Engineers, along with its partners, sponsors many special events. Carlyle Lake is also known for excellent hunting and fishing areas. Camping for individuals and groups is available at the nearby campgrounds.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Beach
  • Bike Riding
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Dump Station
  • Fish Cleaning Station
  • Fishing
  • Flush Toilet
  • Garbage Service
  • Gatehouse
  • Grills
  • Hunting
  • Jet Skiing
  • Photography
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Pit Restroom
  • Playground
  • Reservoir
  • Sheltered Dining Area
  • Showers
  • Sightseeing
  • Swimming
  • Tent Pad
  • Vault Toilet
  • Water Drinking
  • Water Skiing
  • Wildlife Viewing

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance.

Group Shelters may be reserved from 1 May through 31 October. Shelter hours are 8:00am until 10:00pm daily.

This is a Day-use area. There is no overnight camping allowed.

Getting There:

Coles Creek Day Use (IL)
801 madison ave
Carlyle IL 62231

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.65444, -89.26722

From I-57, take Old U.S. Hwy 50 and travel west through Salem, Odin, and Sandoval (19 mi.) and turn north on Boulder Road 2550 E. Take Boulder Road North 4 miles. Turn East on 1700N and continue until the road connects with 2400E. Continue South to Coles Creek entrance.

From I-64, take Rt. 127 north to Carlyle. Travel east on Old U.S. Hwy 50 for 9 miles. Turn north onto Boulder Road (2550 E). Take Boulder Road 4 miles and turn east on 1700N and continue until the road connects with 2400E. Continue South to Coles Creek Entrance.

From I-70 exit south on route 127 proceed 24 miles to Carlyle, turn left, east on Old Route 50 for 9 miles. Turn north onto Boulder Road (2500E). Take Boulder Road 4 miles, turn west on Weidler Road (1600 W) go to T in road, turn right, then left into Cloes Creek.

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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (618)594-5253