Carlyle Lake

Us Army Corps of Engineers, Illinois.

Water-oriented outdoor recreation opportunities including camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, and hunting. Expecially attractive to sailboaters. Illinois' largest lake.

Camping and Day Use

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  • Coles Creek Campground
  • Dam East Rec. Area (Day Use)
  • Dam East Spillway (Day Use)
  • Dam West Day Use
  • Dam West Spillway
  • Dam East - Mcnair Campground
  • Dam West Campground
  • Keyesport Rec. Area
  • Lotus Group Area

Nearby Activities

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Environmental Education
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
  • Other Recreation Concession Site
  • Picnicking
  • Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
  • Swimming Site
  • Visitor Center
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

50 miles east of St. Louis, MO on US 50.

Additional Information

  • Carlyle Lake Photo Album
  • Virtual Tour
  • Boulder Marina
  • Dam West Marina
  • Keyesport Marina
  • Facebook
  • Carlyle Lake Map
  • Carlyle Lake Trail Map
  • Carlyle Lake Website

Photo Gallery

  • aerial of Carlyle Lake Carlyle Lake
  • Carlyle Lake
  • aerial of Carlyle Lake damCarlyle Lake
  • aerial downstream of Carlyle LakeCarlyle Lake
  • Carlyle Lake dam at nightMain Dam
  • Carlyle Lake at sunsetDam West Boat Ramp
  • West Access Marina

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