Established Camping
COE Lake Carlyle Coles Creek Recreation Area
About This Campground
Location
COE Lake Carlyle Coles Creek Recreation Area is located in Illinois
Directions
From I-57, take Old U.S. Route 50 west for 19 miles through Salem, Odin and Sandoval. Turn north on Boulder Road and continue for 4 miles, then turn onto 1700 and continue until the road connects with 2400. Continue south to the Coles Creek entrance.
Address
801 Lake Rd
Carlyle, IL 62231
Coordinates
38.65444006 N
89.26722 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive through while camping nearby
I did a drive through while camping nearby. This campground had nice sites with plenty of space and shade. What I was most impressed with was the cleanliness of the bathroom. I have included a pic

Great campsite with lots of sites
Great campsite has lots of sites including a section just for first come first serve. Very nice some campsites have a pretty nice view of the lake but even the ones that don't are very clean and big and nice. Only reason it's 4 stars and not 5 Is because it is decently buggy.
Always a favorite
I have literally spent weeks here. I used to come out here alone for a week to prepare for big college exams. Such a peaceful atmosphere. Great place for families and a big choice in types of sites.
Location
COE Lake Carlyle Coles Creek Recreation Area is located in Illinois
Directions
From I-57, take Old U.S. Route 50 west for 19 miles through Salem, Odin and Sandoval. Turn north on Boulder Road and continue for 4 miles, then turn onto 1700 and continue until the road connects with 2400. Continue south to the Coles Creek entrance.
Address
801 Lake Rd
Carlyle, IL 62231
Coordinates
38.65444006 N
89.26722 W