Dam West Campground
Carlyle, Illinois · 443 ft · In Carlyle Lake
Photos: USACE
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 443 ft (135 m)443 ft135 m
Sites108
Dam West Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 002Standard · up to 8 people58 ft
- 003Standard · up to 8 people85 ft
- 004Standard · up to 8 people58 ft
- 005Standard · up to 8 people77 ft
- 006Standard · up to 8 people59 ft
- 007Standard · up to 8 people100 ft
- 008Standard · up to 8 people75 ft
- 009Standard · up to 8 people68 ft
- 010Standard · up to 8 people61 ft
- 011Standard · up to 8 people75 ft
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Amenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
- Dump station
- Tent sites
- WiFi
- Internet access (wlan)
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About
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. Fishing is a popular pastime, and the lake offers year-round varieties of fish such as bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white bass, largemouth bass, freshwater drum, carp and walleye. There is an on-site playground and plenty of open space for children to play, as well as an amphitheater for educational programs. A multi-use biking and walking trail is located a short drive away at the dam.
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Good to know
- Wi-Fi available
Cell service
Report signal- Verizon5G · 4G LTE
- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
- Wi-FiAvailable
Cell service at Dam West Campground: FCC map Dec 2025 · Wi-Fi from the campground
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 1% chance of rain93°72°
- WedShowers And Thunderstorms, 85% chance of rain79°67°
- ThuShowers And Thunderstorms, 89% chance of rain84°52°
- FriSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 18% chance of rain61°38°
- SatSunny62°39°
Nearby camping
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Carlyle Village Campground
RV Park · 0.5 mi · Carlyle
Walmart · Carlyle
Overnight Parking · 1.0 mi · Carlyle
Dam West Spillway
Public Land · 1.3 mi · Carlyle
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
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