Keyesport Rec. Area
Carlyle Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: CARLYLE, IL, IL
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 2 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Keyesport Recreation Area is situated on the western shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Louis, the area offers the peaceful retreat of small towns combined with the grandeur of Illinois’ largest man-made lake.Keyesport provides 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: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/keyesport-rec-area to be notified when sites open up.
Keyesport Rec. Area sits on the western shore of Illinois' largest man-made lake, 50 miles east of St. Louis, offering water sports, fishing, and a peaceful retreat. Google reviews rate it 4.8/5, with campers praising its friendly atmosphere and lakeside location.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Long-eared Owl, Tennessee Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, House Wren, Eastern Massasauga, and Eastern Garter Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Keyesport Rec. Area: Book early — it's a federal campground with limited availability. Boat ramps and courtesy docks available for water sports and fishing. Only 1 tent site available, so confirm availability before traveling.
Skip Keyesport Rec. Area if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this site.. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 1 total site..
Best time to visit Keyesport Rec. Area: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Boulder Day Use (CARLYLE, IL), Boulder Campground (CARLYLE, IL), Lotus Group Area (CARLYLE, IL), Coles Creek Day Use (CARLYLE, IL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Keyesport Rec. Area
Cell signal at Keyesport Rec. Area (CARLYLE, IL): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Keyesport Recreation Area is situated on the western shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Louis, the area offers the peaceful retreat of small towns combined with the grandeur of Illinois’ largest man-made lake.Keyesport provides 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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with limited availability.
Boat ramps and courtesy docks available for water sports and fishing.
Only 1 tent site available, so confirm availability before traveling.
Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From I-70, take State Route 127 south for 10 miles. Turn east on Clinton Road, continue east for four miles to the town of Keyesport, then follow signs to the recreation area.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Carlyle Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Carlyle Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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