Spring has arrived, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Facilities at Carlyle Lake will soon open for the 2025 recreation season. This includes the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center, campgrounds, and fish cleaning stations, all of which enrich the visitor experience and offer recreational opportunities on public lands.
Carlyle Lake Visitor Center: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Open Saturdays and Sundays from April 5 – May 25. Open Daily from May 26 – September 1. Open Saturdays and Sundays from September 6 – September 28.
Dam West Campground: April 4, 2025 – November 2, 2025
Dam East-McNair Campground (N & S Loops): April 4, 2025 – November 2, 2025
Boulder Campground: April 18, 2025 – October 13, 2025
Coles Creek Campground: May 2, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Dam East-McNair Campground (Spillway Loop): Open year round
Fish cleaning stations will open in mid-April, and beaches will open closer to Memorial Day weekend, depending on weather conditions.
All USACE campgrounds at Carlyle Lake – Dam West, Dam East-McNair, Boulder, and Coles Creek are fully reservable. Each campsite features a QR Code that visitors can scan onsite to make a reservation, if available. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance, starting from the current day, through www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777.
For more information, contact the Carlyle Lake Project at (618) 594-2484
