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Dam West Campground

801 Lake Road, Carlyle, Illinois, United States

Dam West Campground waterfront campsite
Dam West Campground Map
Dam West Campground Map
Carlyle Lake Dam
Dam West Campground campsite

About Dam West Campground

Dam West Campground is a recreation area situated on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis, the area offers the peaceful retreat of a small town combined with the grandeur of Illinois' largest man-made lake.

Number of accommodations: 109

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 3 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

109 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 004, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 005, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 006, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 007, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 008, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 009, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 010, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 011, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 012, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 013, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 014, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 015, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 016, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 017, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 018, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 019, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 020, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 021, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 022, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 023, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 024, Loop: DAM WEST
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🚐 025, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 026, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 027, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 028, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 029, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 030, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 031, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 032, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 033, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 034, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 035, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 036, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 037, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 038, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 039, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 040, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 041, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 042, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 043, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 044, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 045, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 046, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 047, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 048, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 049, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 050, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 051, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 052, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 053, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 054, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 055, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 056, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 057, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 058, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 059, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 060, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 061, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 062, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 063, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 064, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 065, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 066, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 067, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 068, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 069, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 070, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 071, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 072, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 073, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 074, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 075, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 076, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 077, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 078, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
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🚐 079, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
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🚐 080, Loop: DAM WEST
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🚐 081, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
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🚐 082, Loop: DAM WEST
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🚐 083, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
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🚐 084, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
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🚐 085, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
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🚐 086, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
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🚐 087, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
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🚐 088, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
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🚐 089, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
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🚐 090, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
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🚐 091, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
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🚐 092, Loop: DAM WEST
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🚐 093, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
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🚐 094, Loop: DAM WEST
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🚐 095, Loop: DAM WEST
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🚐 096, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
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🚐 097, Loop: DAM WEST
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 102, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 103, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 104, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 105, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 106, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 107, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 108, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 109, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 110, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 111, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
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🚐 112, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 113, Loop: DAM WEST
Electric Only
Price not available

Reviews (616)

Verified Only

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

4.7
616 reviews
5
76.6%
472
4
17.0%
105
3
4.1%
25
2
0.8%
5
1
1.5%
9

Ronald S

Verified

August 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: DAM WEST

5

Everything was excellent. Loved the camping and having easy access to our boat keeping it docked on the lake.

Linda R

Verified

August 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: DAM WEST

5

Excellent, thank you!

Wilann E

Verified

August 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: DAM WEST

5

Laura K

Verified

August 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: DAM WEST

5

We have loved staying at Dam west this summer. The campgrounds are clean and it felt very secure. I felt comfortable letting my children go to the playgrounds and ride bikes. The staff was very helpful and were kind. We can’t wait to come back.

Harold H

Verified

August 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: DAM WEST

5

Hosts are very helpful and friendly. Beautiful clean campsites and family friendly.

Michael C

Verified

August 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: DAM WEST

4

We loved the grounds a everything is well kept. Lake beach is great. We will be back next year for sure.

Location Dam West Campground

Address:
801 Lake Road
Carlyle, IL, 62231-9703
United States

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 38.6278 / -89.3583

Elevation: 136 feet

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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

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