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2026 Fall Camping Trip
Fall 2026 Camping will be at Coles Creek Campground
On Lake Carlyle, in Illinois
Sept 25-27th
Coles Creek Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis and a few miles from the town of Carlyle, the area offers the peaceful retreat of a small town combined with the grandeur of Illinois’ largest man-made lake. Since it’s next to a lake, there may be more mosquitos than other camp trips. Please come prepared to ward off these evil creatures.
Each campsite comes equipped with electric hookups and provides a picnic area with picnic table and fire pit. All sites are either directly on the shoreline or a short walk to the lake. There is a designated swimming beach with its own shower facility.
Recreation
Coles Creek Campground provides fun both on the water and on shore. Boat ramps and courtesy docks are provided, 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. There are multiple playgrounds on-site. A multi-use biking and walking trail is located a short drive away at the dam.
Please send payments to Brooke Koenig (314-606-2421 text or call to get address or form of payment)
Spots will not be saved until payment is received. A $10 cancellation Fee will be applied.
The cost this year is $40. Please sign up here: