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
Robert K
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: DAM WEST
One of the best campgrounds we have experienced. Nice surfaces at the sites. Friendly staff. Low rates for seniors with ATB pass. Men’s shower was not warm and the sites were a little tight together, but overall a great experience.
Jaimie M
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: DAM WEST
Nice campground clean and well maintained great camp host, Brian and Wendy were so sweet and nice.
MICHAEL H
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: DAM WEST
I grew up camping there 50 years ago. My hubby and I have a motorhome and we enjoyed it just as much as I did back then. Came host was over the top helpful and friendly.
Joseph N
VerifiedApril 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: DAM WEST
Jerry M
VerifiedApril 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: DAM WEST
Great place with great people
Susan S
VerifiedApril 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: DAM WEST
Always fun at Dam West.
Kenneth R
VerifiedApril 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: DAM WEST
The check in was absolutely enjoyable. The couple was outstanding in helping and explained everything. Anytime after that they were very friendly and still concerned about our needs
Tom S
VerifiedApril 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: DAM WEST
what a great campground. Plan on returning in the future. Staff was friendly and communicated well.
Jeffrey B
VerifiedApril 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: DAM WEST
Very nice place to stay, close to town in case you forgot something, took a nice drive around the lake, Mexican restaurant was just around the corner, good food and drinks
Jerry P
VerifiedNovember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: DAM WEST
Great campground with shade and some water views. Blacktop great for walking and biking. Trail leads to marina and day use area and can bike or walk over the dam.
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
