Dam West Campground

Address 801 LAKE ROAD, CARLYLE, IL, 62231-9703
StateIL
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone618-594-4410

Amenities

🔥 Campfire Allowed
🐾 Pets Allowed
🚰 Water Hookup
🔧 Sewer Hookup
📌 Fire Pit: Y
🧺 Picnic Table: Y
🕒 Checkin Time: 5:00 PM
👥 Min Num of People: 1
🕒 Checkout Time: 4:00 PM
🌳 Shade: Full, Yes
👥 Max Num of People: 8–16
Condition Rating: Basic, Preferred, Standard
📌 Electricity Hookup: 20/30/50
🚗 Driveway Entry: Back-In
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 51–138
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 1–3
🚗 Driveway Surface: Paved
📌 BBQ: Y
📌 Full Hookup: 50
📌 Accessibility: Y
Accessible Occupant Message: Y
Accessible Sites: 2 of 109
📅 Reservable Sites: 109 of 109
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Overview

Dam West Campground is a recreation area 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

Dam West Campground provides fun both on the water and on shore. Boat ramps and courtesy docks are provided, and the vast lake allows for plenty of water sports. F

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