Dam West Spillway Near Carlyle, IL

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About Dam West Spillway

Dam West Spillway is situated on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 mi 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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Location & Directions for Dam West Spillway

801 Lake Road, Carlyle, IL 62231-9703 United States

Elevation: 134 ft

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Getting There

From I-70, take State Route 127 south to Carlyle and turn east on William Road. Continue for 1/2-mile to Lake Road and turn south, following signs to the park.

Nearest town

Carlyle, IL - 0.9 mi

About 3 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via I-70, with State Route 127 providing a direct route south to Carlyle. William Road and Lake Road are local roads leading to the park.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Day-use hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.

Site types & loops

This area is designated for day-use only.

Fires & fuel

Firewood must be purchased or collected locally to protect against invasive insects.
Do not move firewood; buy locally and burn on-site to prevent pests.

General

Click here for a virtual tour of Carlyle Lake.

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