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As the nation's largest federal provider of outdoor and water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you and your family to have a safe and enjoyable visit to one of the Corps' more than 400 lakes and more than 2,400 recreation sites nationwide. During your visit to these sites or the thousands of other federal lands and waters, we encourage you and your loved ones to always wear a properly fitted life jacket when boating or playing on or near the water. We need your help to reduce the number of water-related injuries and deaths. Visitor safety is the Corps' number one priority. We actively promote water and boater safety and education programs. For more on these efforts and recreation opportunities, visit www.Corpslakes.us

FIREWOOD ALERT!!!!!: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like for you to be aware of the potential serious threat to our Nation's forest from the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The EAB is a small insect that feeds on and kills ash trees and is transported via infested wood products, including firewood. Please visit the following website: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/ , to see if your area of the state has been infected and help us to slow down the progression of this pest by not bringing firewood with you to our campgrounds. To help eliminate the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer please do not remove firewood from the campground "burn it".

BOULDER DAY USE (IL), IL

Description

The Boulder Day Use Area is located at Carlyle Lake near Carlyle, Illinois. 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 one of the many lakeside campgrounds and enjoy being surrounded by outdoor adventures. Carlyle Lake offers many opportunities for family fun. From boating and sailing on 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 fishing and hunting areas.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Comfort Station
  • Dump Station
  • Fish Cleaning Station
  • Fishing
  • Flush Toilet
  • Garbage Service
  • Gatehouse
  • Grills
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Jet Skiing
  • Photography
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Pit Restroom
  • Playground
  • Public Marina
  • Reservoir
  • Sheltered Dining Area
  • Showers
  • Sightseeing
  • 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 May 1- October 31. Shelter hours are 8:00am until 10:00pm daily.

Getting There:

Boulder Day Use (IL)
801 LAKE ROAD
Carlyle IL 62231

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.6975, -90.53583

From I-57: Follow to Old U.S. Hwy 50, continuing west through Salem, Odin, and Sandoval for 19 miles to Boulder Road (2550 E). Turn north on Boulder Road and follow 7 miles to the day use area. From I-64: Follow to Rt. 127 and travel north to Carlyle. Travel east on Old U.S. Hwy 50 for 9 miles and turn north on Boulder Road (2550 E). Take Boulder Road north for 7 miles to recreation area.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (618)594-5253