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Location:
Coles Creek Campground is located on the Eastern shore of Carlyle Lake and located 50 miles east of St. Louis. The town of Carlyle is only 12 miles away if you are looking for supplies.
Coles Creek Campground – Camping:
Each campsite is equipped with electric, fire pit, and picnic table and several have full hookups. All the sites are either on or within walking distance of the lake.
Coles Creek Campground – Amenities:
Boat ramps and courtesy docks are provided near the campground. There is an amphitheater on site for educational programs. And the adjacent day use area has a designated swimming beach with its own shower facilities.
Coles Creek Campground – Campsite Reservations:
You can visit the Corps of Engineers site by clicking here for reservations. Campsites can be booked up to 6 months prior.
Nearby Attractions:
- Boulder COE Campground – Carlyle Lake – Corps of Engineers Campground located on the Eastern side of Carlyle Lake
- Dam West COE Campground – Carlyle Lake – Corps of Engineers Campground located on the Eastern side of Carlyle Lake
- Excel Bottling Company – The only bottling company in the State of Illinois that still uses returnable bottling for it’s production.
- Eldon Hazlet Recreation Area – Eldon Hazlet SRA attracts more than 800,000 visitors annually to camp, boat, fish, hunt, picnic, bird watch and to hike more than 9 miles of trails