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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
Carol & ken M
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: DAM WEST
A pleasant camping experience. Always clean, always friendly.
John H
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: DAM WEST
Was a lot of fun can’t wait to
Come again
Jeff G
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: DAM WEST
As always, we enjoy camping at dam west.
We both noticed how clean the restrooms were. They are the cleanest of any public restrooms that we have ever used. You should be proud of how nice they are and please pass on the compliments to the cleaning staff.
Linus S
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: DAM WEST
We stayed 2 weeks at Dam West campground in August at Carlyle Lake, Had a wonderful time the camping host was great switched my spots for me to a first come first served so I never had to move and was on the water for the whole time, always treated with respect, and a Beautiful park, took our bikes for a ride every day and went out on the lake a few times to fish , they were doing some tree maintenance I was happy to see , we have a nice camper and would hate to have a big branch fall on it. Also the week we were there there was a make-up fireworks show going on from Carlyle on the lake what a bonus, we always love it there when we go . Thanks for a great memory!!
John K
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: DAM WEST
Spacious camping, very clean showers and restrooms. Camping facilitators are excellent. Had a great time!!!
Cathy S
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: DAM WEST
Nice quiet campground.
Danny L
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: DAM WEST
Best campground in the Midwest.
Larry H
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: DAM WEST
We always enjoy camping at dam west. Close to everything. Great places to bike ride. Hosts are great!!
Heidi T
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: DAM WEST
The spot is beautiful and well maintained. However, there was a wasp nest inside the electrical box. When my husband unplugged he was stung. Since he's allergic we ended up in the ER.
Jim P
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: DAM WEST
Dam West is one of our favorite Campgrounds on Lake Carlyle. There are walking trails. The one we like is over the dam. You can fish, boat, go to beach or just sit and watch the boats. There are restaurants and a Super Walmart in walking condition. A shell Gas/Diesel Station about 5 mins away. A short drive to Carlyle and there is a great Ice Cream Store. There are other places to drive to for interesting little towns. You will enjoy Dam West for a days stop or a few days. We enjoy going Monday through Friday.
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
