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Endless possibilities await you at Carlyle Lake. Grab your gear and enjoy the abundant camping opportunities at six developed campgrounds. Hit the water for boating, fishing and swimming; from a relaxing sailboat excursion to fast-paced waterskiing, the 26,000 acres of water in Illinois’s largest man-made lake is ready when you are.
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Latest News Releases

Changes to USACE Campgrounds at Carlyle Lake
12/2/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Carlyle Lake Project Office announces a shift of Dam West Campground to a fully reservable campground and an increase of nightly camping fees for all USACE campgrounds...
Autumn Activities Await Visitors of Carlyle Lake
9/30/2024
This October, Carlyle Lake will come alive with vibrant fall colors and a variety of family-friendly events hosted by various local organizations in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
Enjoy a Safe and Fun Labor Day Weekend at Carlyle Lake
8/26/2024
As Labor Day weekend approaches, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is excited to welcome visitors to Carlyle Lake for a well-deserved retreat. With the promise of sunny days and outdoor adventures, we...

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Contact

Carlyle Lake Project Office
Mailing Address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Carlyle Lake Project Office
801 Lake Road
Carlyle, Illinois 62231
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Telephone:
Phone: (618) 594-2484 

Email:
CarlyleLake@usace.army.mil

Visitor Center Hours:
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
April 6 – May 26: Sat & Sun
May 27 – Sept 2: Daily
Sept 7 – Sept 29: Sat & Sun

Tours of the Dam

Tours are offered Memorial Day – Labor Day and take place on Saturdays at 9 a.m. from on top of the dam


Camping Reservations: 
1-877-444-6777


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