Coles Creek Day Use
Sold out? Sites at Coles Creek Day Use open up when campers cancel.
Campsite Tonight watches Recreation.gov 24/7 and adds an open site to your cart automatically — you just check out.
About Coles Creek Day Use
Coles Creek Day Use is a national park campground at Carlyle Lake in Clinton County, Illinois. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Carlyle Lake include Coles Creek Campground, Lotus Group Area, Boulder Campground, Boulder Day Use and Dam East Rec. Area (day Use).
Total reservations in May — 2023: 4 · 2024: 6 · 2025: 2
Location
Address
Carlyle, Illinois
Coordinates
38.6581, -89.2664
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •May sees 6 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Coles Creek Campground
Carlyle Lake
Lotus Group Area
Carlyle Lake
Boulder Campground
Carlyle Lake
Boulder Day Use
Carlyle Lake
Dam East Rec. Area (day Use)
Carlyle Lake
Dam East - McNair Campground
Carlyle Lake
Coles Creek Day Use FAQ
How far in advance should I book Coles Creek Day Use?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Coles Creek Day Use?
May typically sees the highest reservation activity at Coles Creek Day Use. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Coles Creek Day Use right now?
Coles Creek Day Use is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Coles Creek Day Use located?
Coles Creek Day Use is located in Carlyle Lake, near Carlyle, Illinois.
Track Availability at Coles Creek Day Use
Get instant notifications when campsites become available at Coles Creek Day Use. Never miss a cancellation again.
Available on iOS and Android