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
Jerry H
VerifiedOctober 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: DAM WEST
I am constantly harassed by the camp host every time I get a campsite. I believe it's racially motivated.
Mel B
VerifiedOctober 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: DAM WEST
Very nice camp sites, recommend it to anyone
Tonya O
VerifiedOctober 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: DAM WEST
Great stay as always. Ready for Hazlet to open back up so it's not so busy here :)
Nancy K
VerifiedOctober 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: DAM WEST
Very clean restrooms and showers. Nice and quiet campground.
Randall R
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: DAM WEST
One of our favorite campgrounds. Site 88 is great. Paved and shade. Host are wonderful. Never an issue.
Randy M
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: DAM WEST
Always a good experience at Dam West. Very friendly hosts. Always very clean bathhouses too.
Karen L
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: DAM WEST
Excellent campground! Very clean with nice level sites. Good space between sites for privacy. On site laundry facilities were clean and reasonably priced. Campground host was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area
Randy W
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: DAM WEST
Great place to camp
Mark S
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: DAM WEST
The Dam West Campground itself is excellent. I think the rules need to be addressed referencing wood fires.
I think wood fires need to be stopped in all CG's and I feel this needs to be addressed. Its seems the few can ruin the experience for the many. We all know how dangerous fires can be.
Its was a beautiful evening out. Great temperatures for leaving the windows open. A couple sites start wood fires and the smoke carries right into my camper/van so i can't have my windows open. The CG was pretty full yet only a few make fires that permeate thru the CG possibly ruining the outdoor experience for the rest of the sites. I heard the AC units going. I know it ruined mine. Thus the 3 out of 5 stars.
Get rid of the fires and its all 5 Stars.
Donna B
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: DAM WEST
Beautiful park, clean and well maintained. Deep, spacious sites. Air conditioned shower house with onsite laundry. Will definitely be back
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 4, 2026
