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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
Cathy K
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: DAM WEST
Dam West is a great campground. Very well maintained and for the sites that aren't full hook-up, there are water faucets fairly close for a refill if needed.
Gregory G
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: DAM WEST
Dam West is a well-managed campground with clean restrooms and shower houses. The campground is on a bay of Carlyle Lake with easy access to the lake.
Timothy M
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: DAM WEST
Our favorite campground!! Spacious sites, super clean facilities and accommodating and friendly staff!! Just wish the COE would upgrade it's computer system to better reflect the current occupancy status of "First Come First Serve" sites. Often times they are occupied when the computer system says they are still available.
Raymond S
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: DAM WEST
well kept very organized
Deb c
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: DAM WEST
The hosts were very friendly,and helpful. Bathrooms and showers are very clean.
John G
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: DAM WEST
campground is clean & friendly, just wish there were more FULL hookups. have camped at DAM WEST for over 10 yrs.
joseph s
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: DAM WEST
The campground was neat clean and quiet.
Rex M
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: DAM WEST
Lovely quiet campground. The pelicans were a delight to watch and the many trail opportunities made it a real pleasure to be here. Gorgeous summer-like weather helped.
Thomas M
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: DAM WEST
Beautiful views, spacious spots to park RV. Quiet except for the chatters of squirrels and chipping of birds.
sandra h
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: DAM WEST
Well kept campground. Good facilities, also well kept. Helpful campground hosts. Convenient to the city of Carlyle and groceries. The city even has a dog park not far from the campground. Can't wait to go back again.
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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