US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Clinton County, Illinois.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Carlyle Lake) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 47 |
| Site types | 46 standard, electric, 1 group standard, electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 48 sites (water at 21) |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 117 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (618) 594-5253 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Dam East - McNair Campground is in Clinton County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.