Keyesport Rec. Area
Keyesport Rec. Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Illinois. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 38.73333, -89.27444
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Day Use Area, Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 618-594-5253
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Keyesport Rec. Area
Overview Keyesport Recreation Area is situated on the western shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis, the area offers the peaceful retreat of small towns combined with the grandeur of Illinois' largest man-made lake. Recreation The area 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 is an on-site playground as well as a swimming beach. A multi-use biking and walking trail is located a short drive away at the dam. Facilities Keyesport provides one reservable group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 75 people. Boaters have the convenience of a marina, boat ramp and fish cleaning station. Families can enjoy a nice swimming beach and playground. Natural Features Created in 1967, the 26,000-acre lake is recognized as one of the nation's top ten inland sailing lakes and hosts several annual races and regattas. Carlyle Lake is home to an array of wildlife that can be seen throughout the year. Its waters and shores are a resting spot for migratory waterfowl and other birds. There are six established Watchable Wildlife Sites with viewing towers open to the public around the lake. Contact Info For facilit
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- MotoMart · 13 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Shores Resort | Private campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| Boulder Day Use | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.4 mi | — | Electric |
| Boulder Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.5 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Lotus Group Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.9 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Coles Creek Day Use | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Coles Creek Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.3 mi | — | Full hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.