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 (616)
What Guests Are Saying
Dam West Campground offers a wonderful camping experience with friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, and beautiful surroundings. Guests appreciate the well-maintained restrooms, hot showers, and the variety of recreational activities available nearby. While some reviewers noted minor issues like low water pressure and windy sites, the overall sentiment reflects a strong desire to return and recommend the campground.
What Guests Are Saying
Dam West Campground offers a wonderful camping experience with friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, and beautiful surroundings. Guests appreciate the well-maintained restrooms, hot showers, and the variety of recreational activities available nearby. While some reviewers noted minor issues like low water pressure and windy sites, the overall sentiment reflects a strong desire to return and recommend the campground.
Review Summary
Megan C
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: DAM WEST
Absolutely loved our stay here!
Nick S
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: DAM WEST
Very nice campground with a lot to do! Was able to walk to the dam and ride bikes to the dam and over to the spillway.
KENT F
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: DAM WEST
Clean campground. Clean air conditioned shower houses . Don't go without a reservation. Its sold out all the time
Lisa K
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: DAM WEST
We found everyone very friendly and helpful. BECAUSE of too much trees, our antenna did not work. The people who own the quick mart along 127 were very unfriendly but tolerable.
John A
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: DAM WEST
Everything was nice except the grass was really high
Cynthia H
VerifiedAugust 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: DAM WEST
The bathrooms are kept very clean and are individualized with shower, sink and toilet. There were several picnic tables up from the beach and plenty of beach space.
tim o
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: DAM WEST
Nice campgrounds. Easy bicycle ride to the beach.
Veronica C
VerifiedAugust 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: DAM WEST
What a fantastic campground! It was like parking in a big beautiful back yard. The river and lake were close; the walking and bike trails were fabulous. Definitely will be back.
Wayne K
VerifiedAugust 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: DAM WEST
Great hosts. Love the clean restrooms and showers. Grounds are always clean. Wonderful bike trails
Lonnie C
VerifiedAugust 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: DAM WEST
Perfect
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.6278 / -89.3583
Elevation: 136 feet
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: June 3, 2026
