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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
Stella O
VerifiedOctober 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: DAM WEST
Great campground. Very well maintained. Friendly & helpful host. Would definitely stop here again if in the area.
Keith F
VerifiedOctober 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: DAM WEST
Very nice and clean
Deb c
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: DAM WEST
All the hosts, are so friendly,and also the rangers. Bathrooms and showers are super clean!!
Gary R
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: DAM WEST
I have been camping at Dam West Campground since the 1970s and have never had a bad experience. The grounds have always been well maintained and the hosts & guests have always been friendly. The only problem is, it has been very difficult to get reservations.
Tina & John K
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: DAM WEST
If you take your dog make sure it doesn't bark or you will be asked to leave by the rangers. We had to pack up a day early because we went and picked up our dogs Saturday morning. They were on our site for two hours. Barked at strangers that walked up on our site. We had the people leave and the dogs were quiet.
And next we knew we were greeted by a rude park ranger yelling and pointing at the dogs telling us to lock them up in the camper due to complaints of noise or we could leave. So ...we left. Lost a day we paid for. Its a very beautiful camp ground but one we will not return to.
Wayne S
VerifiedOctober 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: DAM WEST
Very well organized campground and friendly hosts.
Norman T
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: DAM WEST
Rest rooms worker excellent.
Site tables needs power washed and site dead limbs removed.
Richard R
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: DAM WEST
Great
Frederick & Susan R
VerifiedOctober 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: DAM WEST
The campsite was very good and we enjoyed our visit.
Pam B
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: DAM WEST
We loved this campground. I only wish it was open a little bit longer in the season, maybe mid November or just the first week of November.
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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