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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
dean g
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: DAM WEST
grass needs to be cut
Connie D
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: DAM WEST
Site 41 was perfect! Great view of the lake. Only downside...a mouse got in my trailer! Able to catch it, but was so surprised!
Nancy K
VerifiedJune 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: DAM WEST
Clean restroom and showers. Easy access to water.
james b
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: DAM WEST
We enjoyed our stay at dam west. The park is so convenient to grocery stores and restaurants. We like the convenience this park gives us to visiting with family and friends. Our site was paved had plenty of room for our camper and truck. We have made so many friends in this campground, it like coming home to us.
Steve N
VerifiedJune 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: DAM WEST
Very nice campground.
Paul C
VerifiedMay 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: DAM WEST
The hosts start your stay with a friendly check in. We have camped at almost every full hook up lot they have. The campground is always well maintained and clean. It's close to Carlyle, Il and that make shopping for last minute items easy. We always take a run into Breeze Il for Dairy King, a family run custard shop with an extensive sandwich and treat menu. The only bad part about camping at Dam West is the last day. You always wish the trip was longer. We spring, summer, and fall camp at Dam West.
Christina F
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: DAM WEST
Wendy and Eric Danford are the most friendly and helpful campground hosts we’ve ever met! The park is super clean and what a plus getting your fire pit cleaned out.
Rockie M
VerifiedMay 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: DAM WEST
Camp ground was fantastic, very enjoyable. Only problem was having to leave after three days because the spot was reserved for the next day. Had a great time in that short time. It is all good. I must learn the reserving process better. Would like to camp twice monthly from Wednesday thru Sunday until my spouse retires completely. Then move to a full week at a time, later down the road.
Thomas L
VerifiedMay 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: DAM WEST
Close to the lake, beaches ! Walmart and McDonald's less than a 1/2 mi away !!
Michael M
VerifiedMay 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: DAM WEST
The only complaint I have is the WIFI is very poor. I tried to connect on 2 different days and tested the WIFI and got very poor results.
The restrooms are some of the cleanest I've found at a campground. The park host was very helpful, friendly and offered suggestions on other Army Corp campgrounds in the area. We have camped at Dam West several time and enjoyed it every time. Make a reservation, the campground fills up, because it is so nice.
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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