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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".

KEYESPORT REC. AREA (IL), IL

Description

Keyesport Recreation 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 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 and its partners sponsor many special events, aswell as the Arts & Ecology Environmental Education Series. Carlyle Lake is also known for excellent fishing and hunting areas. Group shelters are available for reservation.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Fish Cleaning Facilities
  • Flush Toilet
  • Marina
  • Playground
  • Public Marina
  • Swimming

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. This is a day-use area. There is no overnight camping allowed. Group shelters may be reserved from May 1 through October 31. Shelter hours are 8:00am until 10:00pm daily. This day-use facility is located at Carlyle Lake.

Getting There:

Keyesport Rec. Area (IL)
801 LAKE ROAD
Carlyle IL 62231-9703

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.73278, -89.27278

From I-70: Take Rte. 127 south for 10 miles. Turn east on Clinton Rd, proceed east for 4 miles to the town of Keyesport, then follow signs. From I-64: Take Rte. 127 north to Carlyle and continue for 10 miles. Turn east on Clinton Rd, proceed east for 4 miles to the town of Keyesport, then follow signs.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (618)594-5253