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About Dam West Campground
Number of accommodations: 109
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (751)
What Guests Are Saying
Dam West Campground offers large, clean sites, many with beautiful lake views, and is well-maintained with friendly, helpful staff. Guests appreciate the calm lake for activities like boating and swimming, as well as the nearby town amenities. While there is only one dump station, leading to potential wait times, overall experiences are positive, making it a favorite destination for campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Dam West Campground offers large, clean sites, many with beautiful lake views, and is well-maintained with friendly, helpful staff. Guests appreciate the calm lake for activities like boating and swimming, as well as the nearby town amenities. While there is only one dump station, leading to potential wait times, overall experiences are positive, making it a favorite destination for campers.
Review Summary
Don p
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: DAM WEST
We have camped at Dam West several times in the past. The campgrounds are nice. The bathrooms and shower house are always clean and in good working condition. Everything about the experience was great with the exception of one incident involving a rude camper. There is a children's playground in the middle of the loop. The only way to access the playground without passing through someone's campsite is a area on the opposite side of the loop from where we were camped. My 9 year old granddaughter walked between 2 campsites to get to the playground. The woman was very rude to my granddaughter and told her not to walk through her campsite. I have never seen a posted rule concerning this and I don't know what proper etiquette is for accessing the playground. I feel the woman was bullying a 9 year only girl.
Gary Matthew S
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: DAM WEST
Sites were all very nice, facilities well taken care of, fishing was great!
Kandy W
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: DAM WEST
Beautiful campground!!
Terry P
VerifiedMay 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: DAM WEST
We always enjoy our time at Dam West we were concerned to hear that in the future the campground may become reservation only. We are very concerned about this as we enjoy coming when we get some free time on short notice and with reservation only for all sites this would limit our ability to camp on short notice. We strongly feel that at least some of the camp site should remain first come which allows those "passing through" to enjoy the campground and those of us who can't plan ahead 6 months to camp. The staff is always very helpful and friendly. We hope to continue to camp at Dam West at Carlyle
Justin M
VerifiedMay 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: DAM WEST
Site was nice and clean we were able to get our camper 28ft our truck and our boat all in the spot. Plenty of room for campfire and nice playground.
Danny L
VerifiedMay 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: DAM WEST
The best campground in Illinois. Recommend it to anyone that camps.
Harold H
VerifiedMay 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: DAM WEST
Very clean campground, quiet and peaceful.
Bonita M
VerifiedMay 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: DAM WEST
I was the only one for a few days after the big Mother's Day campers left. I did enjoy the company of 2 other campers driving thru to their next spot of travels. It was quiet and enjoyable. Relaxing!
Vicki L
VerifiedMay 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: DAM WEST
The campground was well maintained, All the bathrooms and showers were kept very clean. It was nice to camp where the rules are actually followed. We had a spot right on the water site #54. The site is all paved. Was a very nice and relaxing trip.
Daniel A
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: DAM WEST
Very nice sites and friendly staff.
Location Dam West Campground
Address:
801 Lake Road
Carlyle, IL, 62231-9703
United States
From I-70, take State Route 127 south to Carlyle and turn east on William Road. Continue for 1/2-mile and turn north on Lake Road to reach the campground or turn south to reach the day use area.
Dam West Campground is accessible via IL-127, which is approximately 5 miles away. Additionally, I-70 can be accessed about 15 miles from the campground.
Elevation: 136 feet
2.1 mi drive to downtown Carlyle (about 6 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
5PM
Check out time
4PM
General
- All campsites are reservable.
- No personal checks or cash 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.
- Firewood brought into this facility must be purchased, or collected locally due to invasive insects.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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Last updated: September 2, 2026
