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
Barb M
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: DAM WEST
Camp sites had concrete pads which make a cleaner and neater experience. Park Rangers and maintenance personnel were seen periodically driving through the park.
Richard L
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: DAM WEST
Was very accommodating and easy to locate. Would recommend anytime
Jessica M
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: DAM WEST
Loved this place!
Daryl H
VerifiedJune 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: DAM WEST
Consider Dam West to be a very good campground with excellent location.
Steve T
VerifiedJune 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: DAM WEST
We love Dam West! Biking is great! This time we rented a pontoon for the afternoon from the marina, which was fun. We stayed on site 107. This spot has a very small amount of grass on the patio side, but a huge amount of yard on the electric post side. The next unit in 108 is very close to the patio. The only drawback to the weekend was the neighbor behind us who told us we shouldn’t be using any of the huge grassy area on the post side of our camper - “technically”. We have always had good experiences in the past, though. I wouldn’t choose that site again. Hosts are very friendly!
Jonathan F
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: DAM WEST
The campsite was busy since it was memorial day weekend but we still had enough privacy. The bathrooms had flush toilets and were very clean. The other campers were very friendly and considerate. The only issue I noticed was our electrical outlet didn't work but I think they put us there deliberately knowing it wasn't working because we were tent camping so it wasn't a big deal. Otherwise, it was a great time and the people at the office were very helpful and friendly. They do not sell firewood at the office but there were other options very close by. There were also several hikes nearby so there's stuff to do during the day. Our daughter was too young to enjoy it but the park rangers put on an event at the amphitheater and there was also a playground.
Lisa H
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: DAM WEST
Great campground. Very helpful lady at check in. Quiet at night. Beautiful reservoir with white pelicans.
Paul H
VerifiedJune 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: DAM WEST
The hosts are the best. They work to make your experience safe and enjoyable- Thankyou…. On the other hand the grounds are looking “shabby “ Lots of brush and dead wood in the trees. The “no cut” area on the north side of the marina adjacent to the campground could be cleaned up some. Dam West is still one of the better campgrounds around. The reservation system of booking 180 days out is too much . It should be shortened to 120 . It’s amazing how you see the same campers there all summer. Thankyou
christopher g
VerifiedJune 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: DAM WEST
I can’t say it enough, that the cleanliness of everything was awesome. I have been bragging to everyone how everything is taken care of and the pride this park takes in keeping everything looking great!!! Keep up the great work!!!
Michael M
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: DAM WEST
Very clean and quiet.
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
