Illini Campground — Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area
Reviewed Jul. 11, 2018

Quiet, peaceful waterfront escape!

while there are many full service sites available, this campground offers dozens of rustic tent sites right next to Carlyle Lake as well! Our tent site was shaded and our one neighbor was quiet and friendly. We felt secluded yet had easy access to the campground shower house, swimming pool, wooded nature trail, campground hosts and camp store. We were within a few minutes drive of the main lake beach and facilities that include a restaraunt and visitors center. A 7 minute drive gets you into the town of Carlyle which has all the necessities- food, gas and Walmart.

We were incredibly pleased with the quiet tranquility of this site and the views were fantastic. We woke up to hear the lake lapping at the shoreline. We had a nearly private cove to fish as well.

This is a wonderful campground and we will certainly Be back again!

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  • Review photo of Illini Campground — Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area by Julie M., July 11, 2018
  • Review photo of Illini Campground — Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area by Julie M., July 11, 2018
  • Review photo of Illini Campground — Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area by Julie M., July 11, 2018
  • Review photo of Illini Campground — Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area by Julie M., July 11, 2018