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LOTUS GROUP AREA (IL), IL

Description

The Lotus Group area is located in Coles Creek Recreation Area. If your group is in search of a secluded place to camp look no further. Lotus Group area has ten enclosed shelters with electric for overnight use. The area has one large enclosed shelter with seating for 30 people, a sink, and kitchen cabinets. The area includes a large outside fire ring, ideal for a large group, playground equipment, and vault toilet facilities. Lotus Group area is within walking distance from the Coles Creek Beach and Day Use Area.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Fish Cleaning Station
  • Flush Toilet
  • Grills
  • Hunting
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Photography
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Pit Restroom
  • Playground
  • Sheltered Dining Area
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Vault Toilet
  • Water Drinking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. This campground requires a 2 night minimum stay on weekends. This campground requires a 3 night minimum stay on holiday weekends. Lotus Group Area is only available through a reservation. This area is not available on a first come first served basis. All federal, state and local laws apply.

Getting There:

Lotus Group Area (IL)
801 LAKE ROAD
Carlyle IL 62231-1267

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

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. Take Boulder Rd. North 4 mi. Turn East on 1700 N and continue until the road connects with 2400 E. Continue South to Coles Creek entrance, turn Right before reaching the Coles Creek Campground entrance road and proceed North to Lotus Group Area. From I-64 : Take Rt. 127 North to Carlyle. Travel East on Old U.S. Hwy. 50 for 9 mi. Turn North on Boulder Road. Take Boulder Rd. North 4 mi. Turn East on 1700 N and continue until the road connects with 2400 E. continue South to Coles Creek entrance, turn Right before reaching the Coles Creek Campground entrance road and proceed North to Lotus Group Area.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (618)594-5253