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
Sheila C
VerifiedAugust 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: DAM WEST
It is such a beautiful campground, shady and level and spacious. We really enjoyed the car show just across the street.
Danny R
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: DAM WEST
Very nice and quiet place to camp.
Franklin M
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: DAM WEST
Camp ground is beautiful and clean. The people who work there are amazing.
Thank you Wendy for being helpful and amazing to help us find a spot for our rv. We were able to help several families that were affected by the flood in SL because of you.
Linda P
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: DAM WEST
Campground very clean and well kept. Staff friendly and helpful.
Mark D
VerifiedAugust 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: DAM WEST
Awesome place to camp. The facilities are clean and very well maintained. A very enjoyable experience for myself and my family.
JON M
VerifiedAugust 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: DAM WEST
Great place to camp!
Jamie C
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: DAM WEST
Lovely campground. Well maintained. Absolutely loved the programs on the weekends. ❤️
katie h
VerifiedAugust 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: DAM WEST
Restrooms were very clean and fresh. Nice camp sites. We enjoyed being by the marina and the local restaurant. Fire pits were set up a bit awkward, kind of close to the camper next to us. More sidewalks/bike paths by the main roads would be nice to get from campsite to the restaurant or visitor center.
herb i
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: DAM WEST
This is the cleanest and best kept campground! It has become our favorite campground…Walmart is one mile away, an excellent library in town and Carlyle Lake is right there. The hosts are very helpful and friendly.
BRAD B
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: DAM WEST
Good time,well maintained, good hosts
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 3, 2026
