Dam West Campground
Hosted by US Army Corps of Engineers
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Dam West Campground sits on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, 50 miles east of St. Louis, offering the peaceful retreat of a small town combined with the grandeur of Illinois' largest man-made lake. There is 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 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. The campground contains 109 campsites with modern amenities and access to a marina and boat storage facility. The adjacent Dam West Spillway and Dam West Day Use Area offer additional recreational opportunities, and visitors can walk or bike across the dam to the Dam East facilities and McNair Group Area. Created in 1967, the 26,000-acre lake is recognized as one of the nation's top ten inland sailing lakes and hosts several annual races and regattas. Carlyle Lake is home to an array of wildlife that can be seen throughout the year, and its waters and shores are a resting spot for migratory waterfowl and other birds. There are six established Watchable Wildlife Sites with viewing towers open to the public around the lake. The Carlyle Lake Visitor Center, located in the Dam West Recreation Area, has nature exhibits on display, including a 215-gallon aquarium with native fish.
- Pet friendly
Location
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DAM WEST · STANDARD ELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 8
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Max Vehicle Length
- 58
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
- Shade
- Full
Campsites108
Carlyle, IL
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Amenities
Accessible campsites
1 site
BBQ
Campfires allowed
Electric hookups
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Sewer hookups
Shade
Water hookups
Site features
Driveway surface
Paved
Max vehicle length
Typically 71 ft, up to 111 ft
RV
Typically 71 ft, up to 111 ft
Tent
Typically 71 ft, up to 111 ft
Trailer
Typically 71 ft, up to 111 ft
Accessible Swimming
Biking
Boating
Camping
Day Use Area
Fishing
Visitor Center
Rules & policies
Check-in
5:00 PM
Check-out
4:00 PM
People per site
Up to 8
Vehicles per site
Typically 1, up to 3
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
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