Dam East - McNair Campground

Carlyle, Illinois · 449 ft · In Carlyle Lake

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At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night: $20recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites: 47From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups: PartialElectric 50 amp, water, no sewerFrom recreation.gov · Aug 2026
Elevation: 449 ft (137 m)449 ft137 m
Pets: Allowed
Big rigs: Yes
Season: Not yet known
Cell signal: Not yet known

Loops3

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Loop	Sites	Site types	Longest rig
NORTH LOOP	11	11 standard	100 ft
SOUTH LOOP	20	20 standard	117 ft
Spillway	15	15 standard
Other areas
McNair Group Area C	1	1 group

Other areas

McNair Group Area C1 site1 group

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

Amenities

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ADA accessible
Campfires allowed
Drinking water
Fishing
Playground
Showers
Toilets

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About

Overview

Dam East-McNair Campground is situated on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis, the area offers the peaceful retreat of a small town combined with the grandeur of Illinois' largest man-made lake.

Recreation

The area provides fun both on the water and on shore. Boat ramps and courtesy docks are located nearby, and the vast lake allows for plenty of water sports. Fishing is a popular pastime, and the lake offers year-round varieties of fish such as bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white bass, largemouth bass, freshwater drum, carp and walleye. There are multiple playgrounds on-site, as well as a swimming beach. A multi-use biking and walking trail is located a short distance away at the dam.

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