Park Finder › Eldon Hazlet State Recreation AreaEldon Hazlet State Recreation Area
Illinois State Park
Entrance fee Free
Camping Yes
RV hookups Electric & water
Cabins / lodge Yes
About Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area One of the largest campgrounds in the Illinois park system sits on the western shore of Carlyle Lake, the state's largest man-made lake. Over nine miles of trails and near-weekly summer sailboat regattas draw 800,000 visitors a year.
Things to do 🥾 Hiking 🏊 Swimming 🎣 Fishing ⛵ Boating 🧭 Geocaching 🏹 Hunting Amenities & facilities 🏕️ Campsites 🚿 Restrooms & Showers 🏨 Lodge 👥 Group Sites 🛝 Playground 🚤 Boat Ramp ♿ Accessible Facilities RV / campsite hookups ⚡ Electric & Water ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups Camping options Class A (electric, water, showers) Class C (primitive, privies) Youth group camping Group camping 🎒 Gear up for Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area Popular gear for what this park offers:
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Park facts from Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Descriptions are original.
Data updated 2026-07-26.
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