Openings · last 7 days
98
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 98 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233463
When Coles Creek Campground reopens
Coles Creek Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
201
Openings · last 90 days
225
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dWednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 82 of 225 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Wednesday (36.4%), with Thursday (48) and Tuesday (31) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 09:00 and 19:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 92 of 225 detected openings (40.9%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 3–15 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 141 | 14 | 6.2% |
| 062 | 10 | 4.4% |
| 064 | 10 | 4.4% |
| 140 | 9 | 4.0% |
| 131 | 8 | 3.6% |
Site 141 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 14. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 145 monitored sites
Of the 1,305 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 567 open for online reservation · 738 reserved.
Where the open windows are
56.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 567 of 1,305 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online56.6%
Open site-nights567 / 1,305
Reserved (of online inventory)738 / 1,305
Weekday openings306
Weekend openings261
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 306 fall on weekdays and 261 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 567 of 1,305 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 145 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 9 |
| 002 | 9 |
| 007 | 9 |
| 037 | 9 |
| 039 | 9 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
567 open site-nights across 117 sites at Coles Creek Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 106 2-night, 82 3-night, 36 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 115 ft. 145 sites take 25 ft, 145 sites take 35 ft, 144 sites take 40 ft.
Showing 60 of 117 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 40 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 002 | 83 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 007 | 72 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 037 | 72 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 039 | 72 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 040 | 80 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 051 | 72 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 064 | 50 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 069 | 55 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 075 | 57 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 094 | 45 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 095 | 56 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 096 | 76 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 102 | 55 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 107 | 55 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 108 | 57 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 109 | 56 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 048 | 72 ft | Yes | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25 |
| 145 | 55 ft | Yes | 8 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 038 | 50 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 043 | 60 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 046 | 64 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 047 | 64 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 066 | 54 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 071 | 58 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 090 | 42 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 091 | 39 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 105 | 60 ft | Yes | 7 | 6 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 112 | 65 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 114 | 53 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 116 | 62 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 117 | 49 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 119 | 53 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 129 | 51 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 142 | 74 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 144 | 45 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 148 | 53 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 005 | 82 ft | Yes | 6 | 5 nights | Sep 18, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 008 | 70 ft | Yes | 6 | 5 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 26 |
| 050 | 72 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 068 | 78 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 079 | 58 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 080 | 58 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 092 | 42 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 104 | 82 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 106 | 91 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 115 | 60 ft | Yes | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 003 | 40 ft | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 006 | 75 ft | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 031 | 43 ft | Yes | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 041 | 50 ft | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 044 | 72 ft | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 049 | 50 ft | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 052 | 60 ft | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 053 | 60 ft | Yes | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26 |
| 056 | 66 ft | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 065 | 58 ft | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 067 | 41 ft | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 076 | 71 ft | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 088 | 43 ft | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
About Coles Creek Campground
Overview
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.
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, as well as a swimming beach and an amphitheater for educational programs. A multi-use biking and walking trail is located a short drive away at the dam.
Facilities
Coles Creek Campground offers 119 campsites and two group camping areas. Each campsite comes eqipped 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. Modern amenities like showers and flush toilets are provided. The campground is adjacent to the Coles Creek Day Use Area which features a reservable picnic shelter, as well as a designated swimming beach with its own shower facility.
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.
Nearby Attractions
The Carlyle Lake Visitor Center, located in the Dam West Recreation Area, has information available and nature exhibits on display, including a 215-gallon aquarium with native fish.
145 monitored sitesRVs up to 115 ft145 with hookups139 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 16
Getting there
From I-57, take Old U.S. Route 50 west for 19 miles through Salem, Odin and Sandoval. Turn north on Boulder Road and continue for 4 miles, then turn onto 1700 and continue until the road connects with 2400. Continue south to the Coles Creek entrance. Address: 16225 Coles Creek RD, Carlyle, IL 62231
801 Lake Road, Carlyle, IL 62231-9703618-226-3211
BikingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsSwimming
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233463 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233463 · Coles Creek Campground · Carlyle IL12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Coles Creek Campground?
Reservations for Coles Creek Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 567 of 1,305 tracked site-nights are currently open (43.4%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 225 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Coles Creek Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 98 site-date openings at Coles Creek Campground in the last 7 days, 201 over 30 days and 225 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Coles Creek Campground?
Wednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 82 of 225 (36.4%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Coles Creek Campground?
82 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Coles Creek Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
145 of the 145 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 115 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Coles Creek Campground?
September 2026, with 567 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,305.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Coles Creek Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 7 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 3-15 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Coles Creek Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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