Boulder Recreation Area is situated on the eastern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis, the area offers the peaceful retreat of a small town combined with the grandeur of Illinois' largest manmade lake.
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The staff at the entrance were friendly. They don’t close the gate. So if you arrive late and can locate a site you can settle up with them in the morning. There were several available tent sites when I arrived at 7:45pm. The fee for one overnight site was $18, no up charge for out of state which was nice. The park is very clean, nice facilities. The park is almost full and it’s peaceful and quiet at 8:40 pm on this Thursday night. Lovin it!