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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
Cynthia H
VerifiedAugust 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: DAM WEST
The bathrooms are kept very clean and are individualized with shower, sink and toilet. There were several picnic tables up from the beach and plenty of beach space.
John A
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: DAM WEST
Everything was nice except the grass was really high
Lisa K
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: DAM WEST
We found everyone very friendly and helpful. BECAUSE of too much trees, our antenna did not work. The people who own the quick mart along 127 were very unfriendly but tolerable.
KENT F
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: DAM WEST
Clean campground. Clean air conditioned shower houses . Don't go without a reservation. Its sold out all the time
Nick S
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: DAM WEST
Very nice campground with a lot to do! Was able to walk to the dam and ride bikes to the dam and over to the spillway.
Megan C
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: DAM WEST
Favorite campsite ever! Will try to book this one every time! So much room and the scenery is amazon.
Megan C
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: DAM WEST
Absolutely loved our stay here!
Frances C
VerifiedAugust 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: DAM WEST
Stayed here for a 3 night visit with friends who were close to us in their sites. Site was awesome and long enough for our 45 ft motorhome and truck. Electric was fine just wish we could have had full hookups. Site had tall trees around and was shady for the most part of the day.
Picnic table was sufficient. Enjoyed being able to walk in the park for exercise. Walmart close by.
Frankie T
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: DAM WEST
This was our first time at Dam West, we really enjoyed it! There was lots of shade, the camping spots were paved and level which made setting up very easy. We were close to the swimming beach which was wonderful as well! The kids were already asking to go back.
Olith S
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: DAM WEST
As always the experience and helpfulness of the staff was Awesome!
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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