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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
Margaret D
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: DAM WEST
Dam West Campground at Carlyle Lake is always is nice experience. The same was true this time. We had a great time with friends for the five days we were there. We took walks around the campground, rode our bicycles almost every day on the bike paths in the area, and had a campfire each evening as the weather for the whole week was gorgeous. Great campground!!
Craig H
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: DAM WEST
Campground is clean.
Sites are spacious.
Camp hosts are friendly.
Mechelle W
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: DAM WEST
The campground is nice and clean. The bathrooms and showers are always clean. The camp is close to the boat ramp and beach. Also close to town if you need anything.
Dough boy pizzeria delivers to the campground too and the food is delicious! Al the campground host was so nice and polite too!
Carrie C
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: DAM WEST
The best view and accommodations!
Raymond C
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: DAM WEST
Pristine site with great walking opportunities.
Gayle L
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: DAM WEST
Always love to stay at Dam West. I just wanted to let someone know that Wendy is a wonderful addition to the check in staff there. Very personable and helpful.
Cindy B
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: DAM WEST
Very nice campground! Beautiful area. Lots of bike and walking paths. Nice swimming beach and boat rentals. Very clean campground!
Thomas L
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: DAM WEST
The restrooms/shower house are immaculate ! Clean inside and out ! Campsites are maintained ! Campground hosts are freindly and very helpful !
John S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: DAM WEST
Clean shower house and awesome grounds with mature trees and Great Lake views.
Phillip F
VerifiedAugust 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: DAM WEST
People were nice and everything was clean.
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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