Lotus Group Area
Huey, Illinois · 456 ft · In Carlyle Lake
Photos: USACE
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 456 ft (139 m)456 ft139 m
Sites1
Lotus Group Area lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 1 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- Boat launch
- Campfires allowed
- Playground
- Showers
- Toilets
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
You could be the first camper hereYou could be the first camper on this page
Stayed here? Share what the next camper should know.
Free account · no email needed to browse
About
Overview
The Lotus Group Area is on the eastern 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. The vast lake allows for plenty of water sports with boat ramps, courtesy docks and a swimming beach being located nearby. 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 is an on-site playground and plenty of open space for children to play. A multi-use biking and walking trail is located a short drive away at the dam.
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- Verizon4G LTE
- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Lotus Group Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedShowers And Thunderstorms Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms, 84% chance of rain77°68°
- ThuShowers And Thunderstorms, 88% chance of rain82°54°
- FriSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 18% chance of rain59°41°
- SatSunny60°42°
- SunSunny67°50°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the map
Coles Creek Campground
Public Land · 0.5 mi · Huey
RV park
RV Park · 0.7 mi · Huey
RV park
RV Park · 2.4 mi · Keyesport
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
Something wrong here? Suggest an edit
Run this campground? Claim the listing