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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
Joy B
VerifiedJuly 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: DAM WEST
Very established. Big trees. Very long sites. Beautifully situated next to Carlyle Lake. Many sites look as though the folks intend to be there several weeks with front yard name signs, a few palm trees or other various lightings and lots of outdoor set up. The bathroom and laundry room were very clean and the staff friendly.
Dianne R
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: DAM WEST
We had 2 great locations. I am very happy with using the reserve your sites on our computer and phon4.
Judith B
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: DAM WEST
It was beautiful and convenient for our travels.
Chaegyo J
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: DAM WEST
I visited this campground in early June. I've been to many campgrounds, but this one was exceptionally well-maintained, and best of all, there were no mosquitoes, which was fantastic. The distance between the campsites was just right, and the lake view was stunning. If you have the time, I highly recommend taking a boat ride on the lake.
Fred-Andrea W
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: DAM WEST
beautiful location. spacious sites. nice lake views. clean facilities
Rhonda H
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: DAM WEST
The campground was quiet and clean. We liked all the trees, too. The spaces weren’t crowded. The bathroom and shower were clean. It was our first trip out with our new travel trailer and we were very happy with our stay. We have already booked another stay!
Cindy L
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: DAM WEST
Grounds and shower houses superbly maintained and clean. Sites are spacious. Hosts are knowledgeable & friendly. Love the proximity to stores, restaurants, beach, bike trails, & boat ramps.
Mike R
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: DAM WEST
This is a very nice place—lots of room at the campsite. The bathrooms were clean and had AC. The camp host was informative about what was going on. They did a presentation on owls Saturday night lots of good information.
margo c
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: DAM WEST
Wonderful hosts. Clean park. So much wildlife-amazing.
Staci T
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: DAM WEST
We love site 54, the water is so close. We had great luck fishing at this site! The Carlyle Lake is so relaxing to sit and watch the sunset.
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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