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The 119 reservable campsites offer electric, water, and sewer hookups and can accommodate vehicles up to 115 feet long. Each site includes a picnic table and a fire ring, with some ADA-accessible options available. The campground is located near a designated day-use area with a swimming beach. Activities on and around the lake include boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, and biking. The area also hosts interpretive programs. The nearest town for supplies is Huey, about 4 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Huey","nearest_town_distance_m":6455.1390153159955,"latitude":38.66,"longitude":-89.26,"activities":["DAY USE AREA","CAMPING","FISHING","SWIMMING","INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS","BOATING","HUNTING","BIKING","HIKING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":true,"has_sewer_hookup":true,"max_vehicle_length_ft":115},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/illinois/carlyle-lake/coles-creek-day-use","name":"Coles Creek Day Use","state":"illinois","county":null,"area_name":"Carlyle Lake","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233783","description":"This developed campground is located at Carlyle Lake. The site offers opportunities for boating, fishing, hunting, swimming, water sports, and wildlife viewing. A multi-use trail for biking is a short drive away. Facilities include a boat ramp, fish cleaning station, flush toilets, showers, and drinking water. 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Sites provide full electric, water, and sewer hookups and include fire rings. The maximum vehicle length is 35 feet. Located within a larger recreation area, the campground offers access to boating and fishing on the lake, with a day use area and swimming beach nearby. 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The 181 reservable sites offer electric, water, and sewer hookups, plus fire rings, grills, picnic tables, and tent pads. The campground can accommodate vehicles up to 99 feet long. Facility amenities include a boat ramp, swimming beach, playground, flush toilets, and showers. On-site activities include fishing, hiking, and boating. 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Located four miles from Shelbyville, it offers access to fishing, boating, and hiking. The adjacent day-use area has a boat ramp and supports picnicking. Individual campsites are equipped with tent pads, fire rings, picnic tables, and grills, and can accommodate vehicles up to 80 feet. 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The site provides opportunities for boating, fishing, water sports, and hiking. Other available activities include horseback riding, picnicking, and winter sports. A playground and specialized sport site are also located in the area. The nearest town for supplies is Findlay, about 4 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Findlay","nearest_town_distance_m":7232.053048731758,"latitude":39.49,"longitude":-88.68,"activities":["BOATING","CAMPING","FISHING","HIKING","HORSEBACK RIDING","PICNICKING","WINTER SPORTS","WATER SPORTS","PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE"],"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null}],"truncated":false}