Coles Creek Campground

Carlyle Lake

🏕️ CampgroundCarlyle LakeIllinois⭐ 4.6 (550)

🟢 10 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 148 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Coles Creek Campground in Illinois has 10 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 L1 #008 & L2 #037 next to each othersites L1 #001, #002, #006, #007, #008, L2 #037, #038, #039, #040, #046, #047, #048, #051, L4 #064, #066, #069, #075, #080, #090, #091, #092, #094, #095, #096, L5 #099, #102, #104, #105, #106, #107, #108, #109, #117, #119, #130, #144, #145

Sat Sep 19 – Mon Sep 212 nightsbook these dates →sites L4 #074, #077

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 L1 #003 & L2 #041 next to each othersites L1 #003, L2 #041, #043, #044, #049, #052, #053, L3 #054, #056, #057, #058, L4 #065, #071, #076, #079, #084, #088, L5 #112, #114, #116, #126, #129, #137, #143, #148

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 L4 #072 & L5 #134 next to each othersites L1 #015, #031, L4 #072, L5 #134, #146

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →👥 L4 #070 & L5 #122 next to each othersites L1 #031, L4 #070, L5 #122, #138, #142

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, L2 #050–L4 #068 next to each othersites L2 #050, L3 #059, L4 #068, #085, #087, L5 #115, #125, #128, #140

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites L1 #005, L4 #067

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites L4 #082

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite L1 #001 — A photo of Site 001 of Loop L1 at Coles Creek Campground — **Site L1 #001** · A photo of Site 001 of Loop L1 at Coles Creek CampgroundJared Keilbach

Campsite L1 #001 — Site 1 — **Site L1 #001** · Site 1USACE

Campsite L1 #002 — Site 2 — **Site L1 #002** · Site 2USACE

Campsite L1 #006 — A photo of Site 006 of Loop L1 at Coles Creek Campground wit — **Site L1 #006** · A photo of Site 006 of Loop L1 at Coles Creek Campground witJordan Smith

Campsite L1 #006 — Site 6 — **Site L1 #006** · Site 6USACE

Campsite L1 #007 — A photo of Site 007 of Loop L1 at Coles Creek Campground wit — **Site L1 #007** · A photo of Site 007 of Loop L1 at Coles Creek Campground witJordan Smith

Campsite L1 #007 — Site 7 — **Site L1 #007** · Site 7USACE

Campsite L1 #008 — A photo of Site 008 of Loop L1 at Coles Creek Campground wit — **Site L1 #008** · A photo of Site 008 of Loop L1 at Coles Creek Campground witJordan Smith

Campsite L1 #008 — Site 8 — **Site L1 #008** · Site 8USACE

Campsite L2 #037 — Site 37 — **Site L2 #037** · Site 37USACE

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

Standard Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.6★★★★★551 ratings

5★398

4★108

3★30

2★8

1★7

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.2/4

AT&T3.0/4

T-Mobile3.0/4

Sprint retired2.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Coles Creek Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Coles Creek Campground?

Coles Creek Campground in Illinois takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Coles Creek Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Coles Creek Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Coles Creek Campground a good campground?

Coles Creek Campground holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 550 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Coles Creek Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Coles Creek Campground, Verizon rates highest at 3.2 out of 5 from 194 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Coles Creek Campground located?

Coles Creek Campground is located in Carlyle Lake, Illinois. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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