Real shade. Real lake views. Real space to spread out — no crowded rows, no rushing to the bathroom, no feeling like just another spot on a map. This is the kind of place you actually want to turn off the engine for.
Hide-A-Way Campground sits on the quiet shores of Carlyle Lake — one of southern Illinois' biggest and most scenic bodies of water — and it was built for people who want camping to feel like camping again. Not a parking spot with a tarp over it. Not a place you pass through on the way to something else.
We started this spot because we were tired of campgrounds that felt like storage lots for RVs. Here, every site has room to breathe, real tree cover for summer shade, and a view that makes you actually want to spend the evening outside instead of rushing back inside.
Whether you're here for a weekend fishing trip, a week-long lake getaway, or just somewhere to sleep under the stars without the hassle — you've found the right place. Pull in, set up, and leave the noise behind.
We keep it simple — no unnecessary frills, just the things that actually make a campground better.
Spacious pull-through and back-in sites with room for your rig and your gear. Hookups available on select sites.
Shady, level tent spots nestled among mature trees — perfect for a quiet night under the stars.
Walk straight to Carlyle Lake from the campground. Kayaks, fishing, swimming — the water is your backyard.
Every site comes with a fire ring so you can gather around at night the way camping was meant to be.
Well-kept restroom and shower facilities — because nobody should have to compromise on cleanliness.
Each site includes a picnic table — set up your meal right outside your door with a lake view.
Real views from the campground — no filters, no exaggeration.
We're just off Route 51 in Keyesport, Illinois — a short drive from Benton and only a stone's throw from the lake. Easy to find, quiet enough to forget about the highway.
1610 Mulberry St, Keyesport, IL 62253 (618) 210-1004Whether it's a quick weekend escape or a longer lakeside stay, we'd love to have you. Give us a call and we'll get you set up — no complicated booking systems, just a real conversation.
(618) 210-1004