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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
Todd B
VerifiedApril 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: DAM WEST
I wish you could increase the water pressure in the full hookup sites and increase the flow rate. I can hardly get enough water to take a decent shower
Fran S
VerifiedApril 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: DAM WEST
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Paul B
VerifiedApril 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: DAM WEST
Facility personnel are all helpful and polite! It is by far the cleanest campgrounds I visit
catherine S
VerifiedApril 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: DAM WEST
We were at Dam West right on the lake! It was great!
Rockie M
VerifiedApril 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: DAM WEST
clean area. Clean restrooms. Freshly mowed area.
William L
VerifiedApril 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: DAM WEST
Nice campground. Could use more water spigots. Full hook up sites would be great. I see why it's a good sailboat lake. Always a nice breeze.
Frank S
VerifiedApril 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: DAM WEST
Always very clean, camp host are all very nice and friendly.
William S
VerifiedApril 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: DAM WEST
It's the best COE campground in the US, period!
James R
VerifiedApril 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: DAM WEST
Great little campground with helpful staff and clean restrooms.
Royce M
VerifiedApril 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: DAM WEST
Very well maintained campsites and facilities. Site attendants were awesome!
Level asphalt pads with all amenities.
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
