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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".

COLES CREEK REC AREA (IL), IL

Description

Coles Creek Campground 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 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, sponsor many special events.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Comfort Station
  • Dump Station
  • Flush Toilet
  • Laundry
  • Pit Restroom
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Showers
  • Swimming

Alerts and Important Information

  • Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance for individual sites and 5 days in advance for the group camping area.
  • This campground requires a 2 day minimum stay on weekends.
  • This campground requires a 3 day minimum stay on holiday weekends.
  • The campground is open 1 May - 30 Sep and campsites are $14 - $28 / night and $125 - $225 per night for the group areas.
  • All sites at the campground are designated as single capacity except for double capacity sites or Buddy Sites.
  • Single capacity is defined as 1 Recreational Vehicle and 3 tents, or 4 tents if no RV with a maximum of 8 people.
  • A double occupancy site or Buddy Site may have 2 Recreational Vehicles and 6 tents, or 4 tents if no RV with a maximum of 16 people.
  • This campground has first come, first serve sites.
  • All parties camping in the group area must have a Golden Age / Access or America the Beautiful pass to receive the discounted camping price.
  • If the group are is not reserved after the 5 day window, the sites will be available first come first serve.

Getting There:

Coles Creek Rec Area (IL)
801 LAKE ROAD
Carlyle IL 62231-9703

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

From I-57: Take Old US Rt 50 19 miles west through Salem, Odin and Sandoval, and turn north on Boulder Road. Take Boulder Road north for 4 miles. Turn west on 1700 north and continue until the road connects with 2400 East. Continue south to Coles Creek entrance. From I-64: Take Route 127 north to Carlyle. Travel east on Old US Route 50 for 9 miles turning north on Boulder Road. Take Boulder Road north 4 miles and turn west on 1700 north, until it connects with 2400 east. Continue south to Coles Creek entrance.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (618)594-5253