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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
Patricia B
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: DAM WEST
Camp hosts were very helpful and welcoming. Sites were clean. Showers clean and hot.
Amy R
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: DAM WEST
We have been to several army corps campgrounds but Dam West is our favorite overall! The little cleaning lady for the shower house does an amazing job!
Barbara A
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: DAM WEST
Dam west is a well kept and relaxing campground. Easy to ride or walk to town or across the dam.
David G
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: DAM WEST
Invited my brother to camp with me here from 6 hours away his experience with the staff made me very uncomfortable and unsatisfied the way they treated him I’m not planning on returning to the west dam site
John R
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: DAM WEST
Such an amazing and beautiful campground! Many sites with water view and a decent amount right on the water. The sites are very large and the host was super friendly and organized. One of our top favorite campsites US wide.
Meridyth H
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: DAM WEST
Great location, friendly staff, immaculate campsite.
Dennis T
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: DAM WEST
Staff are very friendly and helpful! The shower house on the ladies' side needs some attention. The shower head hose is missing!
Carolyn L
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: DAM WEST
Even during torrential rain this park was wonderful. Wish we lived closer to be able to frequent more often.
Thomas Y
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: DAM WEST
One of the deals for camping via recreation.gov. The sites are level and fairly easy to back into. The power connections are near the rear making your site longer to accommodate a longer rig. The restrooms and showers are great and very clean. Try to stay here on every cross country trip.
Lisa M
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: DAM WEST
The campground was wonderful. Facilities were the cleanest we have experienced. Staff was friendly and helpful.
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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