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
damon r
VerifiedOctober 26, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 050, Loop: DAM WEST
So sweet great view see ya soon
James S
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 022, Loop: DAM WEST
What a gem!! We needed a place to stay overnight on our return trip and fount this outstanding location. Large, tree covered, relatively level lots throughout the park add to the parkβs scenic location. We will go out of our way to visit this property again.
Jeff C
VerifiedOctober 21, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 032, Loop: DAM WEST
The sites are clean and most are semi secluded. To make a more private experience, the fire pits should be relocated on the side of the sites instead of in back or on the corner. Plenty of fire wood to be gathered in Forest.
Wayne S
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 016, Loop: DAM WEST
Weβll maintained and weβll run campground.
Paul C
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 088, Loop: DAM WEST
We frequent Dam West and have for years. It is our peaceful retreat as we live only 40 miles away. The hosts are great people and very helpful. The sites are well maintained and much better than many we've visited. Shopping is nearby and Carlyle lake has countless recreational opportunities. A must visit is Dairy King in Breeze, 10 miles west. The sites are close to the Dam and a bike/walking trail goes from the campground across the dam and is very scenic. A nice swimming beach and park are about 1/8 mile south and are easily within walking distance. There are grills and tables for daytime gatherings in a well planted area.
Thomas C
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 092, Loop: DAM WEST
Great campground
Anthony L
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 059, Loop: DAM WEST
Wendy in the booth and the lady that cleans the bath houses are both the kind of people you hope to hire when your a employer.5 stars for both and the park.
Michael M
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 032, Loop: DAM WEST
We always enjoy our stay at Dam West. Always kept very clean and quiet in the evening. Lots of activities in the area to enjoy.
ryan l
VerifiedOctober 16, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 107, Loop: DAM WEST
Great campsite and super clean rest rooms! The dump station is a bit hard to access if you are in the overflow area. They seriously need a second one for that side! Especially if the bike riding staff guy is there. Heβs a bit of a jerk and very hard to work with. The rest of the staff are wonderful!
Larry M
VerifiedOctober 16, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 071, Loop: DAM WEST
Campground is well maintained. Close to shopping if you forget anything.
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
