Dam West Rec. Area, Carlyle, IL

Dam West Rec. Area in Clinton county is located 51 min east of Belleville, IL with an elevation of 448 feet. There are a total of 109 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the beginning of November. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 51 and 138 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 24 sites have electric and water hookups. 85 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $52.00.

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(618) 594-4410 (Information)
(618) 594-4410 (Reservations)
$18 - $52

Campsites Available Tonight, Sep 19, 2024 15 FF*

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#13	First-come	Back-In	99 ft	$18
#18	First-come	Back-In	65 ft	$18
#50	First-come	Back-In	110 ft	$18
#57	First-come	Back-In	127 ft	$18
#69	First-come	Back-In	67 ft	$18
#76	First-come	Back-In	60 ft	$26
#77	First-come	Back-In	66 ft	$26
#78	First-come	Back-In	65 ft	$26
#79	First-come	Back-In	111 ft	$26
#91	First-come	Back-In	65 ft	$26
#102	First-come	Back-In	71 ft	$18
#103	First-come	Back-In	71 ft	$18
#104	First-come	Back-In	62 ft	$18
#105	First-come	Back-In	62 ft	$18
#108	First-come	Back-In	71 ft	$18

Campsites Available This Weekend, Sep 20, 2024 or Sep 21, 2024 16 FF*

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#4	First-come	Back-In	58 ft	$18
#6	First-come	Back-In	59 ft	$18
#11	First-come	Back-In	75 ft	$18
#13	First-come	Back-In	99 ft	$18
#17	First-come	Back-In	102 ft	$18
#20	First-come	Back-In	102 ft	$18
#42	First-come	Back-In	83 ft	$18
#47	First-come	Back-In	77 ft	$18
#50	First-come	Back-In	110 ft	$18
#57	First-come	Back-In	127 ft	$18
#62	First-come	Back-In	86 ft	$18
#64	First-come	Back-In	112 ft	$18
#69	First-come	Back-In	67 ft	$18
#73	First-come	Back-In	62 ft	$18
#77	First-come	Back-In	66 ft	$26
#95	First-come	Back-In	58 ft	$26

Campground Capacity (Next 30 Days)

Campsite Reviews (340)

4.6 out of 5

5 star		71%
4 star		19%
3 star		6%
2 star		1%
1 star		1%

@RichardS712869 · Camped on Sep 12, 2024 at Campsite #107

Bad Part, Could not get the person off my site, Good part is Host set me up with a nice replacement next to the bathhouse. Very nice!

@DennyDDA5952E7 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #28

Very nice park, we have e-bikes and we enjoyed riding the trails and paths. The camp host was very nice and friendly.

@RaymondL385EDE · Camped on Sep 4, 2024 at Campsite #111

Very nice area except no water hookup. Quiet and peaceful for our one night stay.

@denaf23F93578E · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #40

We had a blast really hard to get sights on the water but it was worth the wait the host are amazing and super friendly and the place is very clean and the lots are in great shape will defiantly be back highly recommend to reserve ahead of time

@DennisB9968665 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #29

Had a nice time on a very nice site Everything is well maintained and the people were very friendly and helpful

@NancyE6087406 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #24

We were greeted by the rudest camp hosts we have EVER experienced!! If fact, the 2 other camping friends that met us there had the same experience. We were new at having to fill up our fresh water tank (as we typically camp with full hookups) and mistakenly went to the wrong pump. He came running out screaming with his arms waving and practically called us idiots! We then checked in and he continued the condescending remarks and comments. The other host in the check-in station with him (which I assume was his wife) was screaming at another camper signing in! We then had trouble with the water spigot, but were trying to figure that out on our own. Again he came running out screaming, picked up the hose and said, "YOU KINKED THIS HOSE"! I don't lose my temper often, but replied "And YOU need to get another job!! That hose was kinked when we picked it up"!! There is NO excuse to treat people like that!! And after talking to the campers next to us, who we did not know, it happens to them EVERY time they camp there, They also are treated very poorly. After that experience, I felt the need to write this comment. Those two need to retire. With that being said, the campground itself is a beautiful experience! It was clean and shady, level and very enjoyable. Great place to ride bikes. Beautiful lake views. Lots of space between sites. We were on site 24 and even though it was not lake view, it was perfect! We will definitely go back and would have given it 5 stars had it not been for the HOSTS. Next time we will be prepared for the BATTLE with a Counter Attack!! LOL!

@RodgerK1206ECF · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #67

Awesome campground that I like to frequently visit. Camp hosts are the best. View is incredible.

@CarolkEC653AA7 · Camped on Aug 20, 2024 at Campsite #96

Always friendly, clean and quite,

@TerryG6407300 · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #53

The attendants Allen Carol Wendy eric are amazing as always. We feel very safe and extremely clean with no issues at all. It saddens me that DW will be goin to fill reservations in 2025. I hope there will be an alternative with the corp, I think this will be a HUGE burden on seniors.

@JoyceM4679249 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #46

This was our first time to Dam West and really enjoyed it. I would like to see the first come first serve spots go away. Campers leave their RV in some of the best spots and do not stay. Taking away these spots from people that are really camping.

@DemnisH531B0D7 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #80

Beautiful temperature and campground

@WayneK5520252 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #78

The cleanest restrooms around. Grounds are well kept. The hosts are the best! Enjoy riding our bikes and walking paths.

@NormaB857438FF · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #91

Very clean and Eric was very helpful

@NancyK8905120 · Camped on Aug 14, 2024 at Campsite #60

Camp sites are nice, the restrooms and showers are very clean and the camp hosts are super friendly.

@MelanieG95C0E6 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #3

This is a beautiful campground. It is well maintained and very peaceful. Due to unforeseen circumstances we were unable to enjoy the campsite as initially intended. The park personnel and ranger were very kind and helpful.

@PaulS8803282 · Camped on Jul 29, 2024 at Campsite #54

Love this campground. My only complaint is that there arent enough reservable spots. We drive over 2 hours to get there and cant take the chance of getting a first come first serve spot.

@dianner0E7759E · Camped on Jul 15, 2024 at Campsite #31

great location. Carlyle has many restaurants to eat at. Walmart is close for shopping.

@RobertW1226972 · Camped on Jul 9, 2024 at Campsite #109

Large sites, quiet campground, clean bathrooms and showers, nice bike trail and beach, friendly employees.

@BradB8421095 · Camped on Jul 4, 2024 at Campsite #83

All ways a good at Dam West. Great hosts and restrooms attendant does an excellent job keeping everything clean and stocked. Great bike trails and weekend activities for kids are also good .

@MikeR7257230 · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #23

This is a very nice placelots of room at the campsite. The bathrooms were clean and had AC. The camp host was informative about what was going on. They did a presentation on owls Saturday night lots of good information.

@dianner0E7759E · Camped on Jun 27, 2024 at Campsite #111

We had 2 great locations. I am very happy with using the reserve your sites on our computer and phon4.

@JoyB5282609 · Camped on Jun 25, 2024 at Campsite #80

Very established. Big trees. Very long sites. Beautifully situated next to Carlyle Lake. Many sites look as though the folks intend to be there several weeks with front yard name signs, a few palm trees or other various lightings and lots of outdoor set up. The bathroom and laundry room were very clean and the staff friendly.

@JoyB5282609 · Camped on Jun 25, 2024 at Campsite #80

@FredAndrA4F97B · Camped on Jun 23, 2024 at Campsite #38

beautiful location. spacious sites. nice lake views. clean facilities

@CindyLB29790A2 · Camped on Jun 23, 2024 at Campsite #39

Grounds and shower houses superbly maintained and clean. Sites are spacious. Hosts are knowledgeable & friendly. Love the proximity to stores, restaurants, beach, bike trails, & boat ramps.

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