Boulder Rec Area, Carlyle, IL

Boulder Rec Area in Clinton county is located 1 hr 7 min east of Belleville, IL with an elevation of 457 feet. There are a total of 82 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 43 and 101 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 8 sites have electric and water hookups. 74 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $36.00.

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38.69472, -89.23361
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(618) 226-3586 (Information)
(618) 594-5253 (Reservations)
$18 - $36

Campsites Available Tonight, Sep 19, 2024 27

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#13	Available	Back-In	66 ft	$18
#18	Available	Back-In	65 ft	$18
#19	Available	Back-In	65 ft	$18
#20	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$18
#21	Available	Back-In	61 ft	$18
#23	Available	Back-In	73 ft	$36
#30	Available	Back-In	78 ft	$36
#37	Available	Back-In	43 ft	$18
#38	Available	Back-In	95 ft	$18
#39	Available	Back-In	77 ft	$18
#41	Available	Back-In	76 ft	$18
#43	Available	Back-In	65 ft	$18
#44	Available	Back-In	74 ft	$18
#49	Available	Back-In	95 ft	$18
#53	Available	Back-In	55 ft	$18
#55	Available	Back-In	85 ft	$18
#57	Available	Back-In	75 ft	$18
#58	Available	Back-In	67 ft	$18
#59	Available	Back-In	52 ft	$18
#64	Available	Back-In	80 ft	$18
#65	Available	Back-In	74 ft	$18
#66	Available	Back-In	76 ft	$18
#67	Available	Back-In	61 ft	$18
#71	Available	Back-In	65 ft	$18
#73	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$18
#79	Available	Back-In	92 ft	$18
#80	Available	Back-In	75 ft	$18

Campground Capacity (Next 30 Days)

Campsite Reviews (154)

4.5 out of 5

5 star		66%
4 star		23%
3 star		5%
2 star		1%
1 star		3%

@AngelaRB582423 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #33

very nice place to stay we will be going back

@KarenH5592205 · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #35

Beautiful campground- Surrounded by water on 3 sides! Campsites are kept tidy including fire grills. Camp Host was friendly & answered our questions in a professional manner. Wonderful experience!

@MylisaHE61BBF4 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #26

Beautiful site and wonderful weather made for a great camping experience.

@LydiaJ1592270 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #31

From the very friendly and helpful woman who checked me in, to the lovely lakeside campsite and clean bath house just a lovely spot.

@DanielleP30464 · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #48

Love Boulder!!! Hopefully will be back there next year

@MaryY154008263 · Camped on Jul 29, 2024 at Campsite #31

Friendly, clean nice big sites

@KeithE82376229 · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #16

Very nice campground. Site #16 was right on the water with plenty of space. Site is now paved which is very nice.The shower house is adequate, but could use a face lift.

@PaulB8317136 · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #12

Nice spot on the water. There are some trees that block the view of the lake somewhat but provide shade to the site.

@KristinHC08F6F · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #77

The camp host are very rude and they follow you to campsite after check in hours you are supposed to check in next day we will not camp at Boulder unless it is our last resort

@DanielleS79088 · Camped on Jun 26, 2024 at Campsite #29

hosts are great! site is pretty big. the view is decent for being on the inside loop.

@EricT9136113 · Camped on Jun 22, 2024 at Campsite #17

Great campground. Probably our favorite spot at Carlyle lake. Clean. Everything is new. Level pads are GREAT!! Only 2 complaints that I have are 1. The water fill station when you enter is on the wrong side of the road. 90% of Utilities on a motorhome camper RV are on drivers side. This water fill is on passenger side. 2. Speeding cars within the park. Lots of kids and walkers and cars fly through the park. Otherwise its always a great stay at Boulder.

@DeanH3252065 · Camped on Jun 7, 2024 at Campsite #35

Awesome sites, bathrooms, and showers. Lake views are beautiful...

@DonaldO6563130 · Camped on May 31, 2024 at Campsite #11

Had a lot at the north end of the campground. Great view of the lake. All the workers were nice, bathrooms and park clean.

@CharlesY426587 · Camped on May 30, 2024 at Campsite #69

been going there for 20+ years

@SandraM1586460 · Camped on May 28, 2024 at Campsite #77

We camp at Boulder every year. We have several family members that came as a group. The amenities are awesome! The only changes I didn't care for were where you relocated the dumpsters. I think it is going to cause more littering throughout the park. We saw some abandoned garbage bags and one blew into the lake. I'm hoping you distribute those within the park. Having fewer first come first serve could be a problem. There were several empty spaces, some ppl are just passing through.

@RichardR254074 · Camped on May 28, 2024 at Campsite #74

Been camping here since it opened, the lake was built on my grandpa's land. Restrooms are clean, campgrounds are well kept, may need mowed more often. Host are good people and one is a veteran, which is great for anyone there. I believe there is a county sheriff that full time camps also. Great places for parking boats either in slips or along the shore. Boulder is my go to for peace and quiet!

@JEFFREYC949418 · Camped on May 21, 2024 at Campsite #27

Camp host very nice people camp site awesome bathrooms and showers very clean definitely will be back always like boulder campground

@DeanH3252065 · Camped on May 16, 2024 at Campsite #33

Best views. Extremely clean bathrooms.

@ArthurP5590055 · Camped on May 13, 2024 at Campsite #32

Sites were roomy and comfortable with great views.Camphosts were excellent

@KariHA077D9695 · Camped on May 10, 2024 at Campsite #76

Love Boulder..clean bathrooms and all sites have been redone.

@AmandaE790DD2B · Camped on May 10, 2024 at Campsite #28

Always a nice stay here. 28 is right on the water which does make for heavier wind, but we have no complaints.

@RonPaulaH4B36B · Camped on May 5, 2024 at Campsite #32

Staff helpful and friendly. Campground clean, well maintained. Did not use bathhouse during stay. Site was asphalt, level. Electrical connection no difficulties. Potable water at entrance. Dump station used without difficulty.

@DanA6F979396AC · Camped on May 3, 2024 at Campsite #62

Really enjoy this campground

@DebraK99593178 · Camped on Apr 19, 2024 at Campsite #27

Very nice campground and spacious sites. Campground was clean & well cared for. About 10 to 13 miles to town.

@RobinE0C9F54A5 · Camped on Oct 2, 2023 at Campsite #9

Electric only, but it was 50amp. Sites were nice size and the camp was clean and quiet.

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