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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

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday and Juneteenth Celebration
6/10/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,600 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16,...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Commercial Concession Opportunity at Carlyle Lake
6/10/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, is pleased to announce an exciting commercial concession opportunity at Carlyle Lake, Illinois’ largest man-made lake. The Corps of Engineers is...
Enjoy a Safe and Fun Summer at Carlyle Lake
5/19/2025
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is excited to welcome visitors to Carlyle Lake for another recreation season. Carlyle Lake is the perfect destination for a variety...

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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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