COLES CREEK - LAKE CARLYLE

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CAMPING ILLINOIS

Coles Creek - Lake Carlyle


April 29, 2024

Coles Creek Campground, located on the picturesque Lake Carlyle in Illinois, offers a serene and enjoyable camping experience. The campground provides various amenities to enhance camper's stay, including electric and non-electric sites, picnic tables, fire rings, restrooms, and showers. Boating enthusiasts can take advantage of the nearby boat ramp, while fishing enthusiasts can try their luck in the lake teeming with catfish, bass, and crappie. Additionally, nature lovers can explore the nearby hiking trails that offer stunning views of the lake and its surrounding landscapes.

Reservations are accepted at Coles Creek Campground, ensuring campers can secure their spot in advance. It is advisable to make reservations, especially during peak camping seasons, to guarantee availability. The best time to visit this camping area is during the spring and fall seasons when the weather is pleasant, and the campground is less crowded. Summer months are also popular due to the abundance of water activities available on the lake.

Campers are advised to be cautious of ticks and mosquitoes, so it is recommended to bring bug repellent and wear appropriate clothing. Additionally, it is crucial to keep food stored properly to prevent encounters with wildlife. Overall, Coles Creek Campground offers a tranquil and well-equipped camping experience, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.




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Area Boat Ramps

STORRS LAKE -- ACCESS
Upper Rock Watershed, Wisconsin
GIBBS LAKE -- ACCESS
Upper Rock Watershed, Wisconsin
SUGAR RIVER -- ALBANY WILDLIFE AREA
Sugar Watershed, Tennessee
COUNTY HIGHWAY C TOWN OF BROOKLYN
Watershed,
ROCK RIVER - JANESVILLE RIVERSIDE PARK BOAT LANDING
Upper Rock Watershed, Tennessee
TURTLE LAKE PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH
Watershed,
LITTLE SUGAR RIVER -- ALBANY WILDLIFE AREA
Sugar Watershed, Tennessee
RICE LAKE -- ACCESS
Upper Rock Watershed, Tennessee
SUGAR RIVER -- ALBANY PARK
Sugar Watershed, Tennessee
ROCK RIVER -- RIVERSIDE PARK ACCESS
Upper Rock Watershed, Tennessee

Rafting & Kayaking

THE CONFLUENCE WITH SCARSBOROUGH CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES DOWNSTREAM FROM THE YELLOWHOUSE BRANCH CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER NEAR THE TOWN OF DEER PARK, ALABAMA TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Illinois
RUSSELL CEMETERY, APPROX 1/4 MILE NORTH OF KARBERS RIDGE ROAD TO PROCLAMATION BOUNDARY, 1 MILE NW OF ELIZABETHTOWN,IL
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Kentucky
THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES FROM THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF THE STUDY AREA
Escatawpa Watershed, Mississippi
BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA,IL
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE TO THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama
1 MILE WEST OF ALTO PASS, IL TO 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF CONFLUENCE WITH CLEAR CREEK, WEST OF TRAIL OF TEARS STATE FOREST
Big Muddy Watershed, Mississippi
SOURCE, ABOUT 2 MILES EAST OF DELWOOD, IL (SEC 10, T11S, R6E) TO BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP (SE1/4,SEC.16,T12S, R6E)
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
WALLACE CEMETERY APPROX 2.5 MILES NW OF HEROD, IL TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA JOBS CORP CENTER
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Wisconsin
1 MINLE SOUTHWEST OF DELWOOD, IL (SEC. 18, T11S, R13E) TO REESVILLE, 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF THE CONFLUENCE WITH SUGAR CREEK
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Porcupine Mountains State Park

Grand Portage National Monument

Reimers Island

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Lake Gogebic State Park

Wilderness Area Presque Isle River Scenic Site, Porcupine Mountains

Grand Portage State Park

Wilderness Area Porcupine Mountains

Sturgeon River Sloughs State Wildlife Area

                                                                                                                       
                                               
SIMPSON BARRENS NATURAL AREA
MONROE MISSION
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LARUE-PINE HILLS-OTTER POND RESEARCH NATURAL AREA
CHICKASAW COUNCIL HOUSE
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TUPELO VISITOR CENTER
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TOCKSHISH
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PARKWAY VISITOR CENTER
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CHICKASAW VILLAGE
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BYNUM MOUNDS
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CHICKASAW AGENCY
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