Dam West Campground

US Army Corps of Engineers · Illinois

Dam West Campground in Illinois. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 42 public campsites we map in Illinois.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee: $20–$40/night
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Number of sites: 109
Listed facilities: dump station, power, wifi (as published by the agency)
Phone: 618-594-4410
Coordinates: 38.62778, -89.35833

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-06-13, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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