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Boulder Campground

Carlyle Lake

Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Mon, Jul 27

49

sites

Tue, Jul 28

49

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Wed, Jul 29

44

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Thu, Jul 30

32

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Fri, Jul 31

13

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Sat, Aug 1

13

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Sun, Aug 2

51

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Mon, Aug 3

51

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Tue, Aug 4

51

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Wed, Aug 5

48

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Thu, Aug 6

43

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Fri, Aug 7

35

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Sat, Aug 8

36

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Sun, Aug 9

55

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Boulder Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Boulder Campground offers 82 campsites, all of which have a view of the lake with some sites being perched directly on the shoreline. Created in 1967, the 26,000-acre lake is recognized as one of the nation's top ten inland sailing lakes and hosts several annual races and regattas.

max Stay

14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Boulder Campground offers 82 campsites, all of which have a view of the lake with some sites being perched directly on the shoreline. Each campsite is equipped with electric hookups and provides a picnic area with picnic table and fire pit. The campground has modern amenities such as flush toilets, showers and drinking water. It is adjacent to the Boulder Day Use Area which provides a boat ramp and fish cleaning station, as well as a reservable group picnic shelter.

Natural Features

Created in 1967, the 26,000-acre lake is recognized as one of the nation's top ten inland sailing lakes and hosts several annual races and regattas. Carlyle Lake is home to an array of wildlife that can be seen throughout the year. Its waters and shores are a resting spot for migratory waterfowl and other birds. There are six established Watchable Wildlife Sites with viewing towers open to the public around the lake.

Recreation

Boulder Campground provides fun both on the water and on shore. Boat ramps and courtesy docks are provided, and the vast lake allows for plenty of water sports. Fishing is a popular pastime, and the lake offers year-round varieties of fish such as bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white bass, largemouth bass, freshwater drum, carp and walleye. There is an on-site playground and plenty of open space for children to play, as well as an amphitheater for educational programs. A multi-use biking and walking trail is located a short drive away at the dam.

Nearby Attractions

The Carlyle Lake Visitor Center, located in the Dam West Recreation Area, has information available as well as nature exhibits on display, including a 215-gallon aquarium with native fish.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

82 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 037

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

43 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 055

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

85 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 067

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

61 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 007

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

75 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 059

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

52 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 043

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

65 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 077

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

73 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 029

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

70 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 068

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

101 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 030

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

78 ft

vehicle

16

people

Yes

shade

Site 042

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

79 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 038

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

95 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 031

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 072

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

95 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 064

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

80 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 022

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

75 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 080

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

75 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 010

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

83 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 045

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

90 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 078

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

94 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 062

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

83 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 035

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

52 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 046

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 071

BOULDER CAMPGROUND

STANDARD ELECTRIC

65 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

All campsites are reservable.
No cash or personal checks are accepted at this time. Credit/Debit card only.
Camping No-Show - Camping no-show customers who do not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by check out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date will be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night use fee. If the no-show service fee is greater than the reservation amount, the customer will not be charged any additional service fees.
Cancellation Fees - A $10 service fee is withheld from the refund anytime the customer cancels a camping or day use reservation. Depending on when the cancellation is made, it may be considered a late cancellation and additional fees may be forfeited. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Common questions

Is Boulder Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Mon, Jul 27. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Boulder Campground?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.