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Carlyle Lake · US Army Corps of Engineers · Carlyle, IL
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About Coles Creek Campground
- 145 campsites
- $20–$250 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.6/5 from 566 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
- Activities: Day Use Area, Camping, Fishing, Swimming, Interpretive Programs, Boating, Hunting, Biking, Hiking
Coles Creek Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis and a few miles from the town of Carlyle, the area offers the peaceful retreat of a small town combined with the grandeur of Illinois' largest man-made lake. Between 05/02/2025 and 09/27/2025 this location is staffed. Please call (618) 228-2197 to speak with local staff. From 09/28/2025 to 05/01/2026 this location is unstaffed. Please call (618) 594-2484 for general information.Coles Creek Campground offers 119 campsites and two group campi…
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