Reserve your spot under the stars. Customers can reserve campsites nationwide by calling the NRRS toll-free at (877) 444-6777, TDD at (877) 833-6777, or by utilizing the World Wide Web at www.recreation.gov . Reservations can be made in person at select field locations.
CAMPING FEES - INDIVIDUAL SITES
 
AREA FEE CLASS NO. OF SITES

ADA ACCESSIBLE

FEE CHARGED
W/
ELECTRIC
FEE
CHARGED FULL
HOOKUP
COLLECTION
METHOD
NO. BUDDY SITES FEE FOR BUDDY
SITES
OPEN/ CLOSE DATES
Boulder Campground A 84 $18.00 $26.00 $14.00 $24.00 NRRS/
Contractor
2 $28.00 Apr 15/ Oct 15
Coles Creek Campground A 148 $14.00 $24.00 $14.00 $24.00 NRRS/
Contractor

2

$28.00 May 1/ Sept 30
Dam West Campground A 113 $18.00 $26.00 $18.00 $26.00 NRRS/
Contractor
2 $36.00-$52.00 Apr 1/ Oct 311

Individual campsite reservations may be made 6 months to the day in advance of arrival and must be made a minimum of 3 days in advance.

GROUP AREAS
Group Camping is available at Area C in McNair, Lotus and Coles Creek Area A (formerly Loop 2) and Area B (formerly Loop 3). NRRS reservations for group areas must be made a minimum of 5 days in advance. If Coles Creek Areas A and B have not been reserved in advance of the 5 day minimum, the sites are available individually on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Lotus Group Area is available solely for group use.

Coles Creek Group Camping Areas:
Area A (Loop 2, Sites 36A-53A)...............May 1 - Sept 30.................$225/night Includes 16 single sites and 1 double site with electric and a waterborne comfort station

Area B (Loop 3, Sites 54B-63B)...............May 1 - Sept 30..................$125/night Includes 10 single sites with electric and a waterborne comfort station

Lotus Group Area:
Lotus Group Area.................................May 1 - Sept 30......................$125//night Includes 10 mini-shelters, enclosed shelter with water, electric and water.

PICNIC SHELTERS
Picnic Shelters can be reserved for a fee of $30.00;
Shelters are located around the lake in these areas: Keyesport, Dam East, Dam West, East and West Spillway, Coles Creek, and Boulder. Reservations may be registered up to 360 days in advance and must be made a minimum of 5 days in advance.

 

Shelters and cabins are also available in Eldon Hazlet State Park. To make reservations for the shelters call 618-594-3015 or access the park through the Illinois Department of Natural Resource website. For cabin reservations, contact Dick Pearson at (618) 594-3386 or e-mail Cottages@midwest.net.