Lithia Springs

Lake Shelbyville

🏕️ CampgroundCarlyle LakeIllinois⭐ 4.7 (692)

🟢 41 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 109 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

Lithia Springs in Illinois has 41 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 →sites ALEG #001, #019

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, CLEG #045–CLEG #050 next to each othersites ALEG #002, #004, #011, #013, #016, #020, BLEG #024, #030, #032, #034, #035, #036, #041, #043, CLEG #045, #046, #047, #048, #049, #050, #052, #054, #056, #062, #064, #065, #067, DLEG #071, #073, #076, #092, #095, #096, #097, #098, #109

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites CLEG #053, #058, DLEG #070, #075, #088, #090, #103

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites DLEG #069

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 BLEG #037 & BLEG #038 next to each othersites ALEG #003, BLEG #037, #038, CLEG #063, #066, DLEG #072, #077, #084, #086, #087, #099

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites CLEG #055, DLEG #079, #107

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites BLEG #042

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →sites ALEG #008, #018, BLEG #040, DLEG #082, #101

📷 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 ALEG #001 — Site 1 — **Site ALEG #001** · Site 1USACE

Campsite ALEG #001 — Site 1 Pad — **Site ALEG #001** · Site 1 PadUSACE

Campsite ALEG #019 — Site 19 Large Oak tree for shade — **Site ALEG #019** · Site 19 Large Oak tree for shadeMary Ann Coventry

Campsite ALEG #019 — Site 19 Frontview — **Site ALEG #019** · Site 19 FrontviewUSACE

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

Campsite ALEG #002 — Site 2 Pad — **Site ALEG #002** · Site 2 PadUSACE

Campsite ALEG #004 — Site 4 Nearby Restroom and Public Hydrant — **Site ALEG #004** · Site 4 Nearby Restroom and Public HydrantMary Ann Coventry

Campsite ALEG #004 — Site 4 — **Site ALEG #004** · Site 4Mary Ann Coventry

Campsite ALEG #011 — Site 11 — **Site ALEG #011** · Site 11USACE

Campsite ALEG #011 — Site 11 Pad 2 — **Site ALEG #011** · Site 11 Pad 2USACE

Campsite ALEG #013 — Site 13 — **Site ALEG #013** · Site 13USACE

Campsite ALEG #013 — Site 13 Lakeview — **Site ALEG #013** · Site 13 LakeviewUSACE

🔭 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

💵 $18–$36/nightStandard Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.7★★★★★692 ratings

5★526

4★122

3★32

2★9

1★3

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

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.3/4

AT&T3.2/4

T-Mobile2.8/4

Sprint retired2.8/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Lithia Springs FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Lithia Springs?

Lithia Springs 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 much does it cost to camp at Lithia Springs?

Campsite fees at Lithia Springs run about $18–$36/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Lithia Springs when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Lithia Springs 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 Lithia Springs a good campground?

Lithia Springs holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 692 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Lithia Springs?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Lithia Springs, Verizon rates highest at 3.3 out of 5 from 289 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Lithia Springs located?

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

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