Camping Opportunities at Carlyle Lake in 2015

April 2015
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Camping Opportunities at Carlyle Lake in 2015 

CARLYLE LAKE – The 2015 camping season is currently underway at Carlyle Lake.  Dam West and McNair Campgrounds opened on April 1st, Boulder Campground will open April 15th and Coles Creek Campground and Lotus Group Area on May 1st.  The Dam East Spillway Campground and Eldon Hazlet State Park are open year-round.

Dam West Campground

  • Open April 1 – November 1
  • $18-$26/night
  • Full Hookup, electric, extended stay, ABA accessible, and buddy sites available
  • Playground, basketball court, and an outdoor amphitheater
  • Laundry facilities, shower buildings, comfort stations, and a dump station

Coles Creek Campground

  • Open May 1 – Sept 30
  • $16-$24/night
  • Full hookup, electric only, ABA accessible, buddy sites
  • Group camping available ( Area A (loop2), Area B (loop 3) and Lotus Group Area, )
  • Swimming beach, basketball court, playground, Frisbee golf course, and an outdoor amphitheater
  • Laundry facilities, shower buildings, comfort stations, and a dump station

Boulder Campground

  • Open April 15 – Oct 15
  • $16-$24/night
  • Full hookup, electric only,  ABA accessible, and buddy sites available
  • Laundry facilities, shower building, comfort stations, and a dump station
  • Playground and an outdoor amphitheater

McNair Campground

  • Open April 1 – November 1
  • $18/night
  • Electric sites
  • Group camping available (Area C) $50/night
  • Laundry facilities, shower buildings, comfort stations, and a dump station
  • Playground, swimming beach, and the Chipmunk Nature Trail

Dam East Spillway Campground

  • Open year-round
  • $14/night
  • Electric sites
  • Comfort stations

Eldon Hazlet State Park

  • Open year-round
  • $8-$20/site ($30 on holidays)
  • Cabins and Cottages available
  • Laundry facilities, shower house, comfort station, and a dump station
  • Archery range, basketball court, playground, and hiking trails

Reservations for group camping and individual sites at Dam West, McNair, Coles Creek, and Boulder Campgrounds can be made through the National Reservation and Recreation Services (NRRS) at www.recreation.gov, or by calling toll free at 1-877-444-6777or TDD at 1-877-833-6777.  Reservations for individual campsites in Eldon Hazlet State Park can be made by calling toll free (800) 246-5082 or online at www.reserveamerica.com

The Carlyle Lake Visitor Center will be open April 4th through May 18th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.  The Visitor Center will open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 19th through September 7th.   After Labor Day the weekend schedule will resume through September 27th.

For more information or to get a copy of the 2015 Carlyle Lake Park Information Guide, contact the Carlyle Lake Project office at (618) 594-2484 or email at carlylelake@usace.army.mil