ReservationsReservations for campsites, rent-a-cabins, and picnic shelterscan be made through www.reserveamerica.com. Tocheck availability or to make a reservation, please visit the web-site. Please call the park office for additional information.

WildlifeThe areas on and around Carlyle Lake are home to an abundanceof wildlife, including the Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake, an Illi-nois endangered species. The Illinois Department of NaturalResources, in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineersand the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service initiated a study to learn morefully the habits, range and habitat necessary to sustain this pro-tected species.

The shy, retreating nature of this snake makes it hard to find.Should you come upon a snake, please do not kill or disturb it,but report it to the park staff, a campground host or call (618)594-3015. Your cooperation is vital if we are to learn about thisstate endangered species.

Eldon Hazlet State ParkCampground Regulations

1. A responsible adult (18 years of age or older) must obtain acamping permit and have a camp shelter on the campsite at thetime of registration. It is the camper's responsibility to obtain acamping permit from a Host Site or Park office.

2. No camping equipment shall be placed on any campsite whilethat site is occupied by another camping party. No more than onecamping unit per campsite.

3. 0ne person may not get multiple campsites in the first-come,first-serve area. If additional sites are needed, an additionalresponsible adult must register for each site.

4. Two vehicles allowed per campsite. Parking lots are available forextra vehicles. Please keep all vehicles, boat trailers, etc. ongravel pads, in front of your camper. Absolutely no parking onany roadway or off the campground pads.

5. Tents must be placed in the immediate area of your campsite. Amaximum of 2 tents per site is allowed if tent camping only.

6. Check-in and check-out time is 3 PM. You must renew your per-mit or move off the campsite by 3 PM.

7. Please do not leave your pet unattended and clean up after them.Do not bring aggressive pets to the park. All pets must be kepton a leash at all times. Animal control will be called, if necessary.

8. Quiet time is from 10pm to 7am. The campground is not a loca-tion for large group gatherings or parties which are disruptive tothe normal atmosphere of the campground. Picnic Shelters areavailable for group gatherings from 7am to1Opm.

9. The water hydrants are for drinking water only, NOT for thecleaning of fish, dishes or personal hygiene. Connections towater hydrants are for temporary use, permanent connectionsare not allowed. Fish cleaning stations are located by AllenBranch and Apache Boat Access Areas.

10. Swimming in the lake, within Eldon Hazlet State Park, is not per-mitted. A public swimming pool is available in the park.

11. PLEASE NO GROUND FIRES!! All fires must be in the grill/fire pitprovided.

12. Violations of the campground regulations may be cause forimmediate eviction.

15 mph Speed Limit Throughout Park

Eldon Hazlet State Park is located on beautiful Carlyle Lake, thelargest man-made lake in Illinois. The park offers recreationalopportunities for every family member–from various sportingactivities, to hiking, to bird watching.

Come visitand enjoy your stay!

ELDON HAZLET STATE PARK20100 Hazlet Park Road, Carlyle, Illinois 62231

(618) 594-3015

http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R4/ELDON.htm

DNR.ELDONHAZLET@illinois.gov

Campground HostsCampground Hosts are available to collect your campground fees.Please check in upon arrival at one of the Campground host sitesto obtain your camping permit. Hosts are located on sites 66,119, 120, 136, 233 and 308.

Handicap Accessible CampgroundFeaturesThe following features in the Illini Campground are handicapaccessible:All three shower buildings; campsites 93, 94, 96,158, 159, 265 and 267; campground store; rent-a-cabins; play-ground and shelter at north end; Illini Amphitheater; campgroundbulletin boards; basketball court; and the public pool.

Illini Campground Store & PublicSwimming PoolThe store is open to meet all of your camping needs. The storealso offers laundry facilities. A large outdoor pool, located behindthe store, is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Admis-sion fee per person. For store and pool hours, please call618-594-8701.

Illini Fishing PondThe Illini trail, located across from the store, leads to the Illinifishing pond, which is a great location to take young childrenfishing. The fishing pond is open to bank fishing.

Rent-a-CabinsTwo rustic cabins are available for rent in the Illini Campground.The cabins can accommodate up to six people. They are equippedwith a table, chairs, ceiling fans, baseboard heat and electricaloutlets. No linens are provided. No pets please!

Camping Guide

State of IllinoisIllinois Department of Natural Resources

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Osage Youth Group AreaThe Osage Youth Group Area is a primitive camping area forYouth Groups. It will accommodate approximately 200 people.The area consists of a picnic shelter, barbeque grill, outdoor privytoilets, water hydrant and a large open area for tent camping.With easy access to hiking trails and the lake, this area is afavorite of Scout and Church groups.

Hiking TrailsEldon Hazlet State Park has more than nine miles of hiking trailsthroughout the park. Many trails are wheelchair accessible. Allhiking trails are closed Wednesday through Sunday from earlyNovember to early January due to a controlled pheasant huntingprogram in the park during these dates. A hiking trail brochure isavailable for detailed information.

Boat RampsFor your convenience, three boat ramps are located throughoutthe park. Allen Branch, one of the most popular on the lake,offers a four-lane ramp with a handicap accessible courtesydock. Apache ramp, which is located near the Hazlet Cottages,has a two-lane ramp and a separate high water access ramp.Peppenhorst Branch has a graveled small boat ramp. Open sea-sonally, fish cleaning stations are located near the Allen Branchand Apache ramps.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

911Ambulance or Fires

(618) 594-4555Clinton County Sheriff

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