DAM WEST SPILLWAY

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

Amenities

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

Dam West Spillway 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

Dam West Spillway 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 popu

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