Boulder Day Use

Carlyle Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: CARLYLE, IL, IL

Price: From $30 per night

Rating: 2 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Boulder Day Use Area is situated on the eastern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Louis, the area offers the peaceful retreat of a small town combined with the grandeur of Illinois’ largest man-made lake.Boulder Day Use Area provides modern amenities like flush toilets and drinking water, as well as one reservable group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 75 people. Boaters have the convenience of a marina, boat ramp and fish cleaning station.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/boulder-day-use to be notified when sites open up.

Boulder Day Use Area sits on the eastern shore of Carlyle Lake, Illinois' largest man-made lake, offering peaceful retreat combined with excellent water recreation 50 miles east of St. Louis. The area provides boat ramp access, courtesy dock, and abundant opportunities for fishing and water sports.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Northern Cardinal, Bank Swallow, Northern House Wren, Northern Pintail, and Eastern Garter Snake documented in the area

Insider tips for Boulder Day Use: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Bring your own boat or use the boat ramp and courtesy dock for water sports Fish the lake, a popular activity at this location

Skip Boulder Day Use if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at this site. You require multiple camping options - only 1 tent site total.

Best time to visit Boulder Day Use: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Boulder Campground (CARLYLE, IL), Lotus Group Area (CARLYLE, IL), Coles Creek Day Use (CARLYLE, IL), Keyesport Rec. Area (CARLYLE, IL).