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About Dam West Campground
Number of accommodations: 109
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 (751)
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
Glenn R
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: DAM WEST
excellent place to camp courteous staff and hosts wonderful experience
Michael D
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: DAM WEST
Always a good time from check in to check out
Glennon G
VerifiedMay 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: DAM WEST
I would like to suggest a pet zone for campers who have yappers!
Cindy L
VerifiedMay 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: DAM WEST
Super helpful & friendly hosts, spotless shower houses, spacious sites, easily accessible bike/walking trails & boat ramps. Grocery stores & restaurants close by.
Barbara B
VerifiedMay 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: DAM WEST
very clean
John I
VerifiedMay 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: DAM WEST
Laura S
VerifiedMay 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: DAM WEST
What a great campground. Have reservations every month this summer and fall.
Mary Ellen G
VerifiedMay 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: DAM WEST
We stayed 4 nights in an interior site and 4 nights in a water site. Lots of black flies (gnats) due to the time of the year, but the water site was better as it was more windy. We experienced our first tornado warning here! That was exciting. Spent about 1/2 hour in the bath house until it passed. Thankful for the laundry facility here. Very clean and reasonably priced. Very helpful and friendly hosts & volunteers. Enjoyed the visitors center.
John K
VerifiedMay 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: DAM WEST
Very nice camping area, restrooms and showers are very clean and are cleaned daily. Campground attendants are very friendly. Excellent!!!
Andrew M
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: DAM WEST
Love Dam West. It truly is a great place to camp.
Location Dam West Campground
Address:
801 Lake Road
Carlyle, IL, 62231-9703
United States
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.
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.
Elevation: 136 feet
2.1 mi drive to downtown Carlyle (about 6 min)
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: September 2, 2026
