Dam East - McNair Campground
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About Dam East - McNair Campground
Dam East - McNair Campground 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.
Dam East - McNair Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 117 ft. Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 174 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Carlyle Lake include Dam East Rec. Area (day Use), Dam East Spillway (day Use), Dam West Spillway, Dam West Campground and Dam West Day Use.
Total reservations in January — 2023: 8 · 2024: 21 · 2025: 6
Location
Address
Carlyle, Illinois
Coordinates
38.6083, -89.3250
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 458 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Dam East Rec. Area (day Use)
Carlyle Lake
Dam East Spillway (day Use)
Carlyle Lake
Dam West Spillway
Carlyle Lake
Dam West Campground
Carlyle Lake
Dam West Day Use
Carlyle Lake
Coles Creek Day Use
Carlyle Lake
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Dam East - McNair Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Dam East - McNair Campground?
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 Dam East - McNair Campground?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Dam East - McNair Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Dam East - McNair Campground right now?
Dam East - McNair Campground 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 Dam East - McNair Campground located?
Dam East - McNair Campground is located in Carlyle Lake, near Carlyle, Illinois.
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