RV rental Carlyle Lake, IL: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Carlyle Lake, IL: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
Discover Carlyle Lake RV rentals for memorable road trips
Sitting at 25,000 acres, Carlyle Lake is undoubtedly the largest lake in the state of Illinois. Situated just an hour east of St. Louis, MO, the lake is a very popular camping destination among the Illinois motorhome camping circles. The man-made Carlyle Lake was completed in 1967 as a result of damming the Kaskaskia River as a flood controlling measure. The lake is now a multi-use wonderland offering outdoor lovers with a multitude of fun activities to engage in. Search for an RV in Clinton County, and explore northwestern Illinois at your own pace.
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Getting Outdoors
After renting an RV in Carlyle, an extensive list of activities await you at the Carlyle Lake. Fishing is the most popular activity here with channel catfish being the specialty. The lake also hosts a variety of other fish including flathead catfish, crappie, and white bass. Just ensure that you have a fishing license or any other permits you should need.
Camping at Carlyle Lake
While prepping for your adventure RV camping at Carlyle Lake, get up to tabs with the various RV campgrounds in the area. That way, you’ll be able to avoid last-minute cancellations due to small things such as the park not being dog-friendly. If you’re all about access to the lake, the Boulder Recreational Area Campground might spark some interest within you.
Exploring the Area
Before embarking on the next leg of your journey north to Springfield or south to Carbondale, be sure to extensively tour the city of St. Louis. If you’re a bucket list kind of person, the gateway arch is a must-see. While at the top, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of downtown St. Louis as well as the Mississippi River. To save time, bypass the ticket line by getting your tickets online.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Little Prairie Nature Trail, ILCarlyle, IL
- Chipmunk Trail, ILCarlyle, IL
- Illini trail, ILCarlyle, IL
- Carlyle Lake and Eldon Hazlet State Park Trail, ILCarlyle, IL
- Silver Lake Boy Scout Trail, ILHighland, IL
- Bryan Memorial Park Nature Trail, ILSalem, IL
- Washington County State Recreation Area, ILNashville, IL
- Julius J Knobeloch Woods Nature Preserve Loop, ILBelleville, IL
- Devil's Prop, ILMount Vernon, IL
- MCT School House Bike Trail, ILCollinsville, IL
- CampgroundsLocation
- Dam West Recreation Area (Camp And Day), ILClinton County, IL
- Illini Campground, ILClinton County, IL
- Mcnair Group Area, ILClinton County, IL
- Illini Campground, ILLaSalle County, IL
- Coles Creek Recreation Area, ILClinton County, IL
- Boulder Recreation Area, ILClinton County, IL
- Horseshoe Lake Campground, ILMadison County, IL
- Pyramid Campground, ILPerry County, IL
- Shagbark Group Area Campground, ILFranklin County, IL
- St. Louis N.E. / I-270 / Granite City KOA, ILMadison County, IL
- RV dealerships in Illinois
Recent RV rental reviews in Carlyle Lake
Courtney O.
July, 2025
So clean and made you feel like home! Had everything we needed and the hosts were super friendly and easy to work with. Can’t wait to rent again next summer!
Megan D.
July, 2025
Monica was available to answer all of my questions from the start of the reservation process all the way to the end when I returned it. The camper had everything I could need and then some. It was very clean, comfortable and a joy to use. I highly recommend renting from Monica!
Gretchen H.
July, 2025
The camper was VERY clean and easy to use. The mattress was comfortable and the air conditioning felt great! Pick up and drop off was smooth and Rocky was responsive to texted questions. Will definitely rent again.
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