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About Dam West Campground
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 (799)
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
Lisa H
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: DAM WEST
Great campground. Very helpful lady at check in. Quiet at night. Beautiful reservoir with white pelicans.
Daryl H
VerifiedJune 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: DAM WEST
Consider Dam West to be a very good campground with excellent location.
Steve T
VerifiedJune 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: DAM WEST
We love Dam West! Biking is great! This time we rented a pontoon for the afternoon from the marina, which was fun. We stayed on site 107. This spot has a very small amount of grass on the patio side, but a huge amount of yard on the electric post side. The next unit in 108 is very close to the patio. The only drawback to the weekend was the neighbor behind us who told us we shouldn’t be using any of the huge grassy area on the post side of our camper - “technically”. We have always had good experiences in the past, though. I wouldn’t choose that site again. Hosts are very friendly!
Jessica M
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: DAM WEST
Loved this place!
Richard L
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: DAM WEST
Was very accommodating and easy to locate. Would recommend anytime
Barb M
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: DAM WEST
Camp sites had concrete pads which make a cleaner and neater experience. Park Rangers and maintenance personnel were seen periodically driving through the park.
Charles S
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: DAM WEST
Weather was great and campground hosts were very friendly!!!
Danny L
VerifiedJune 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: DAM WEST
Best campground in Illinois and Missouri. The hosts are terrific and able to help, if needed, at any time.
William M
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: DAM WEST
Park is beautiful! The hosts are very nice and always helpful. Bath house was very very clean! I like the First Come First Serve sites because we don't always plan ahead and make reservations. The park is located close to town so you can always run and get those forgotten items. The bike trail takes you right across the dam. I feel very safe at Dam West with the Park Ranger, camp hosts and the Sheriff driving through several times a day. Dam West is only a little over an hour from our house. It's our favorite park!!!
Jim G
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: DAM WEST
Had a wonderful experience at Carlyle Lake Dam West!!! Camp hosts were very friendly, great family atmosphere, and the park, as well as the park facilities, is super clean.
Location & Directions for Dam West Campground
801 Lake Road, Carlyle, IL 62231-9703 United States
Elevation: 136 ft
Getting There
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.
Highway access
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.
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: October 19, 2026
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