Really nice spot about a mile off highway 44 - quiet- and was great for us for an overnight during…read moreour travels. It does look like thru have made some investments lately with new picnic tables and playground equipment. There are some nice longer term sit w by the lake- looks like people come up here for lake camping on the weekend. Owners were kind and they appeared to have a nicely stocked store and such. Would definitely stay here again when traveling thru the area.

I love this place! There are a number of long-term residents but it is not a trailer park…read morementality! While there is no dog park, there is lots of room to walk the pups in the shade or in the sun. The trees are very mature and give a lot of shade but not on the pull-thru sites. The sites are level but a bit close. Still easy to get in and out. The kids have several different playground areas, a swimming pool, and lots of open areas to ride their bikes to keep them busy. The freeway is about 2 miles, easy off and on, but none of the noise.

I stayed here for the month of October 2024. I chose this campground because it was reasonably…read morepriced, @ $800 for the month, and within an hour of St. Louis where my daughter attends an undergraduate program at St. Louis University. The night sky here is pure adulterated galactic magic. So many stars you can actually make out the Milky Way. Although I'm not a birdwatcher, I would suppose that birdwatching here would be wonderful as I saw many birds of prey, including Blue Jays and Hawks, the names of which I have no idea. There's a nice dog park, conveniently located in the middle of the campground, not at the end like at most campgrounds. The campground has a very relaxed atmosphere, which I very much appreciated as I was working the entire month. Wi-Fi signal was weak, but good enough to work, not so much for television viewing. Bathrooms were clean. The sewage system seemed new and quite good. The water was the freshest I've had at any campground I've ever been to, drinkable even right out of the tap. Eddie, the gentleman who manages day-to-day activities at the campground actually drives into Mulberry Grove every day and brings back a huge water buffalo with hundreds of gallons of freshwater. It's really amazing. They were very accommodating, when I asked them to change my location, the last few days I was there... the site I spent most of the month and was fine, except it was not level which would have made the final breakdown and hook up to leave challenging during inclement weather which was predicted. The new site actually had no Wi-Fi, but I used my phone's, cellular service and hotspot to bring Wi-Fi to my PC for the last few days. So it wasn't a problem. And summary if you're looking for a quiet hassle, free stay at a reasonable price in Southern Illinois, I would recommend this place.

We came here for just one night as we are on our way to Memphis…read more It's a bit off the highway to get back into here, but the roads were safe enough. They were super friendly at check-in and even offered chocolate chip cookies, which is a first. They also had popcorn. There is also Fatso's pizza place that is part of the front office and they give you a menu upon check-in. We were assigned to site two, which had a beautiful Lake view and was on the end so we had fairly unobstructed views of the lake. There's plenty of green space in this park and they had Disc golf as well as a pretty nice playground for the kids. The sites are fairly close together and there are 60 total sites in the campground, so seem like they had plenty of room. There are a lot of different site types that you can reserve, including one that is completely paved with some patio furniture. They also have cabins to rent if you don't have a camper. Loved all the shade trees too. We did not use the public showers or restroom so I cannot comment on that. With a good Sam discount, this place was $53 per night. Make sure to try the pizza, we ordered a small one just for a snack and it was fantastic! Make sure to ask them to make the cross extra crispy if you like it that way. All the utilities worked fine although I will say, even with our filter, the water had a little bit of an odor to it. Not sure what that was all about. There are plenty of restaurants and shops within about a mile of this place as well.

This is a great place for RVers. A quiet, wooded setting on a beautiful lake. We only spent one…read morenight here on our way to Michigan, but I would definitely stay here again. The staff was friendly, the site was level, and the setting was beautiful and serene. The camp even has a bar (lounge) where you can get beer, mixed drinks and pizza. They offer free cookies and free popcorn in the office. this was a great experience! They also have a central area where you can grill and a great kids area.

This is by far our favorite place to camp. Carlyle Lake is very big and beautiful, and many of the…read morecampsites here back right up to it. In the hot summertime the breeze coming off the lake is always welcome!

We have parted here a few times. It's clean and tidy. A little pricey. East in and out. We'd stay…read moreagain on our way north or south.

we needed a place in a pinch, for one night, and it worked out fine. bathrooms were very clean and…read moreit was quiet

Easy to find, nce park with super friendly service (he gets a star by himself!). We stayed one…read morenight. Pull-thu Sites are a bit short but we made it in on an angle. Neighbor came over to give us a hand and information. I would definitely stay here again. We stayed here in a 32' travel trailer with pick-up that is 53' overall. You enter down a road with the office at the end. We were on the front row which has 2 exits making it easy to get out. And it was quiet so it was nice to sleep!

Stayed here a few time in a 41ft RV with a toad. They are cool with late check ins and you can do…read moreself registration. $50/night or $45 with Good Sam or military discount. Level gravel sites. Lots of conveniences nearby and close to the interstate.

Great campground. We leave our camper there year around. Very reasonable. Don't worry about the…read morenegative reviews from earlier times. New owners. They have worked so hard getting rid of the abandoned trailers. Everyone is very friendly there. Not too far from highland, so you can run into town if you forgot something, or to grab a bite to eat.

Such a fun community environment. Everyone we have come in contact with has been very kind…read more So many activities for the kids. Activities for the adults also. The new owners have done such an amazing job in updates for the campground. I can't wait to see what else they have in store. 2 lakes to fish in. Golf Carts allowed. Clean bathrooms.

They offer sites for one price but charge 5% more for credit cards. The owner explained that if…read morethey receive cash then they don't have to charge taxes? Isn't this tax avoidance and illegal?

So, if you are looking for fancy features and lots of local amenities you might not agree with the…read morefive stars, however if you like a beautiful campground, with mature trees, and a lovely fishing pond, and extremely accessible from I-70 and locally owned at a modest rate then this is your place. This was our second time visiting and what I remember from the first visit is confirmed. This is the type of trailer parks I love!

Cleanliness : high marks…read more Grounds : well maintained Playground : swings / slide, very basic Staff : friendly and helpful Views : main road is visible but the site is nestled back amidst mature trees. Wood carved animal totems on site are a nice feature. Other : they have a well designed and maintained chicken coop w 3 dozen or so Rhode Island Reds and a few other breeds. The chickens free range in the day. We raise chickens and can appreciate their set up

What a quaint spot for our overnight stay on our long trek back to Reno, NV. The restrooms/showers…read moreare closed due to COVID-19, so be sure you are self-contained if you stop here. They still have full hook-ups. The ground are well-kept and have statues carved from wood around the site - Rocky (from Bullwinkle, not the boxer ); Abraham Lincoln; and a rooster on top of a pig on top of a horse - not kidding. Oh, and there are real roosters and hens walking around. Super cool! The sites are gravel and level with fire rings. While the campground is very quiet, there is interstate noise at night - be aware. Also, there seems to be a waste water treatment facility nearby - the occasional funk is not so amazing. Great for an overnight stay or a long weekend away with the kids, especially once the pool opens back up.