Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers
About Dam West Day Use
Dam West Day Use Area is situated on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis, the area offers the peaceful retreat of a small town combined with the grandeur of Illinois' largest man-made lake.
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Seasonal information
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2026 Season availability
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- Opens on May 1
Location Dam West Day Use
Address:
801 Lake Road
Carlyle, IL, 62231
United States
From I-70, take State Route 127 south to Carlyle and turn east on William Road/1840 E. William Road will turn into Lake Road/1430 N. Continue on Lake Road south to the day use area, located on the left.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.6364 / -89.3708
Elevation: 138 feet
