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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
katie h
VerifiedAugust 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: DAM WEST
Restrooms were very clean and fresh. Nice camp sites. We enjoyed being by the marina and the local restaurant. Fire pits were set up a bit awkward, kind of close to the camper next to us. More sidewalks/bike paths by the main roads would be nice to get from campsite to the restaurant or visitor center.
herb i
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: DAM WEST
This is the cleanest and best kept campground! It has become our favorite campground…Walmart is one mile away, an excellent library in town and Carlyle Lake is right there. The hosts are very helpful and friendly.
BRAD B
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: DAM WEST
Good time,well maintained, good hosts
Michael D
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: DAM WEST
very nice large sites , beautiful beach and nice showers
Virginia V
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: DAM WEST
Dam West campground surpassed our expectations! We will be recommending it to other campers going to that area. It was very clean (grounds, restrooms & showers and campsites). The lady who cleans restrooms/showers also removes ashes from campsite firepits on a regular basis.
The campground is well maintained and patrolled regularly, letting us know the property is secure. There is a much-appreciated paved bike trail from camp to the town of Carlyle just over a mile away. Since we only had our RV and bicycles, this trail was utilized numerous times during our stay.
Kathryn P
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: DAM WEST
Area is very clean, Campground host are friendly and helpful. Quiet campground for just relaxing and enjoying the lake view.
Larry H
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: DAM WEST
Always enjoy camping at Dam West. Convenient to everything you may need! Park well taken care of and hosts are awesome!!
Theresa L
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: DAM WEST
We love Dam West campground! The sites are so large and spacious even if you can’t get a site on the lake. You can ride bikes to the beach and spillway for fishing. The kids always catch such big fish, everyone has a blast. The campground hosts have always been so kind and friendly!
Charles S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: DAM WEST
Even though it was extremely hot, we still had an excellent time camping. The staff are great and the facilities are very clean. More rock could be added to the camp sites.
michael b
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: DAM WEST
check should be no later than 12 its not fair to people waiting
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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