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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
Jill B
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: DAM WEST
Nice campground with shade trees.
John N
VerifiedJuly 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: DAM WEST
We had such a great time camping at the Dam West campground. The host at the gate was VERY friendly! The campground was clean and very inviting. I would definitely recommend it & would camp there again if we are ever back in that area.
Janis D
VerifiedJuly 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: DAM WEST
Beautiful location and clean facilities!
Thomas L
VerifiedJuly 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: DAM WEST
Enjoyed the fireworks !
John G
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: DAM WEST
dam west at Carlyle lake is the absolute BEST !!!
George N
VerifiedJuly 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: DAM WEST
It’s an awesome campground
Melissa B
VerifiedJuly 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: DAM WEST
We had a great time on a short notice stay. The campground is beautiful
Rich B
VerifiedJuly 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: DAM WEST
very clean WIFI not good
Angelica C
VerifiedJuly 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: DAM WEST
Campground was awesome, bathrooms were spotless, and it was fairly easy to find our spot and set up. Wasn't able to check-in due to the guard shack being closed, but didn't have any issues. Gorgeous campground! I would def recommend and stay here again.
jerold h
VerifiedJuly 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: DAM WEST
Wonderful, clean campground. Nice camphost, very pleasant.
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
