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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
Gary K
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: DAM WEST
Brian S
VerifiedOctober 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: DAM WEST
All the hosts are terrific. We love camping at Dam West. Everything is well maintained and clean all the time!
Wayne K
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: DAM WEST
The Host are fantastic. The campground the best place we have ever camped. Facilities are always clean. Enjoy every night we spend there. Thanks for running a top notch facility.
damon r
VerifiedOctober 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: DAM WEST
So sweet great view see ya soon
James S
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: DAM WEST
What a gem!! We needed a place to stay overnight on our return trip and fount this outstanding location. Large, tree covered, relatively level lots throughout the park add to the park’s scenic location. We will go out of our way to visit this property again.
Jeff C
VerifiedOctober 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: DAM WEST
The sites are clean and most are semi secluded. To make a more private experience, the fire pits should be relocated on the side of the sites instead of in back or on the corner. Plenty of fire wood to be gathered in Forest.
Thomas C
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: DAM WEST
Great campground
Paul C
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: DAM WEST
We frequent Dam West and have for years. It is our peaceful retreat as we live only 40 mi away. The hosts are great people and very helpful. The sites are well maintained and much better than many we've visited. Shopping is nearby and Carlyle lake has countless recreational opportunities. A must visit is Dairy King in Breeze, 10 mi west. The sites are close to the Dam and a bike/walking trail goes from the campground across the dam and is very scenic. A nice swimming beach and park are about 1/8 mi south and are easily within walking distance. There are grills and tables for daytime gatherings in a well planted area.
Wayne S
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: DAM WEST
We’ll maintained and we’ll run campground.
Michael M
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: DAM WEST
We always enjoy our stay at Dam West. Always kept very clean and quiet in the evening. Lots of activities in the area to enjoy.
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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