DAM EAST SPILLWAY (DAY USE)

Address 801 LAKE ROAD, CARLYLE, IL, 62231-9703
StateIL
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone618-594-5253

Amenities

🚻 FLUSH TOILETS
📌 FITNESS TRAILS
🧺 PICNIC TABLES
📌 PLAYGROUND
🐾 Pets Allowed
📌 RIVER ACCESS
📌 FISH CLEANING STATIONS
📌 PARKING AREA
🧺 PICNIC SHELTERS
👥 Min Num of People: 1
🕒 Checkout Time: 10:00 PM
🌳 Shade: Full
📌 Electricity Hookup: 30
👥 Max Num of People: 75
🕒 Checkin Time: 8:00 AM
🚗 Driveway Surface: Paved
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 0
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 50
📌 BBQ: Y
📅 Reservable Sites: 1 of 1
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Overview

Dam East Spillway 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.

Recreation

The area provides fun both on the water and on shore. Boat ramps and courtesy docks are located nearby, and the vast lake allows for plenty of water sports. Fishing is a popular

Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:05 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)