Welcome to Illini Campground, nestled in the heart of Carlyle, IL, and adjacent to the picturesque Eldon Hazlet State Park. This campground is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, modern amenities, and a peaceful atmosphere. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a solo retreat, or an adventurous getaway, Illini Campground has something for everyone.
The campground features spacious, well-maintained sites with gravel pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. Many sites, such as Site #7 on the A loop, boast breathtaking views of Lake Carlyle, making it an ideal spot for watching stunning sunrises and enjoying the tranquility of nature. The campground also provides clean restrooms, a dump station with water fill, and a convenient camp store stocked with essentials.
For those seeking recreation, Illini Campground offers a swimming pool, playgrounds, and easy access to hiking trails and sports activities. The surrounding area is rich in wildlife, providing opportunities for birdwatching and nature photography. The proximity to Lake Carlyle also makes it a great destination for fishing, boating, and water sports.
Here’s what our happy campers have to say about their experience:
Plan your visit to Illini Campground today and experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. For more information or to book your stay, feel free to contact us directly by phone. We look forward to welcoming you to this hidden gem in Carlyle, IL!
Onsite services
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
RV camping
RV electric hookup
RV water hookup
Hiking
Barbecue grill
Basketball court
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Slides
Swings
Tent sites
Debit cards
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Playground
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
We really enjoyed are stay at the Illini Campground at the Eldon Hazlet State Park. The campgrounds were very clean and well kept. Our site # 7 was on the A loop right adjacent to Lake Carlyle and offered beautiful views of the lake. The sunrise was spectacular. There is a nice camp store with swimming pool at the entrance to the campgrounds, a dump station with water fill and restrooms located through out the park. We had a nice, level gravel pad with a very spacious site, good clean power and a picnic table and fire ring. We had a great stay.
Beautiful campgrounds with large spots. Playground, pool, nice showers. We saw lots of wildlife. Views of the lake are amazing.
Always a gorgeous stay at this park. Great facilities, great sites, great amenities.
A beautiful campground on a lake! There are hiking/biking trails, swimming, tent/RV camping & cottages you can rent out. The shower houses & bathrooms were all under construction when we went (4th of July week '23- think they could've planned better) so we used the showers and bathrooms at the pool ($5 ea & open to public as well) which wasn't always convenient as they are only open from 11-4:45 daily. Mishaps are what makes your vacations memorable though, so cheers!
We wanted to see the Arch but didn't want to stay near any cities. This park is about an hour from St Louis. We self checked in and found our site ok. The layout is cool. Each loop is on a hill top with valleys between. Lots of woods, trees for shade and some have a water view. Site 24 is maybe the best, we were at site 26 which was close to the water but our camper faced the other way. We found ourselves sitting next to the slide to get the best morning view. Unfortunately the host allowed tent Campers to take up 2 sites right next to us, even though there were designated areas for tent people. They had 7 adults and 4 kids in 5 tents. At one.point there were 5 cars and music playing for the entire evening. Fortunately they were quite at about 9:30 so we.coild sleep with the windows open. Anyway the site was level, driving in and backing In was easy. All in all a good weekend. The facilities on our side of the campgrounds were just vault toilets. No showers. We filled up with water on the way in and had 30 amp service at our site.
A great place for a weekend getaway! Bring the family, dogs, good and Caryle Lake will provide an endless weekend of nonstop action and family fun!!