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As the nation's largest federal provider of outdoor and water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you and your family to have a safe and enjoyable visit to one of the Corps' more than 400 lakes and more than 2,400 recreation sites nationwide. During your visit to these sites or the thousands of other federal lands and waters, we encourage you and your loved ones to always wear a properly fitted life jacket when boating or playing on or near the water. We need your help to reduce the number of water-related injuries and deaths. Visitor safety is the Corps' number one priority. We actively promote water and boater safety and education programs. For more on these efforts and recreation opportunities, visit www.Corpslakes.us

FIREWOOD ALERT!!!!!: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like for you to be aware of the potential serious threat to our Nation's forest from the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The EAB is a small insect that feeds on and kills ash trees and is transported via infested wood products, including firewood. Please visit the following website: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/ , to see if your area of the state has been infected and help us to slow down the progression of this pest by not bringing firewood with you to our campgrounds. To help eliminate the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer please do not remove firewood from the campground "burn it".

DAM WEST REC. AREA(CAMP & DAY) (IL), IL

Description

Dam West Recreation Area is located at Carlyle Lake, near Carlyle, Illinois. If you and your family are in search of fun, look no further! Whether you are land loving or ready to venture out on the open water, at Carlyle Lake there is something for everyone! You can visit for the day or pack up for a longer stay in one of the many lakeside campgrounds and enjoy being surrounded by outdoor adventures.

Carlyle Lake offers many opportunities for family fun. From boating and sailing in the open waters, to the sandy beaches and shaded picnic areas, we are sure that you will find plenty of things to do. While here, visitors enjoy a leisurely stroll across the Main Dam, cycle around the lake, or a strenuous workout along the miles of hiking trails . Each year, the Corps of Engineers along with its partners, sponsor many special events that you can enjoy at Carlyle Lake with your family. Carlyle Lake is also known for excellent fishing and hunting areas.

Camping and Group Shelters are available.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Dump Station
  • Flush Toilet
  • Interpretive Trail
  • Laundry
  • Pit Restroom
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Public Marina
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Telephone

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made 3 days in advance. The campground is open April 1 through Oct 31 and campsites range in price from $12 to $48 a night. This campground has first come, first serve sites. All sites have 50 amp electrical hook-ups. Check out time is 4:00p.m. All Federal, State and local laws apply.

Getting There:

Dam West Rec. Area(Camp & Day) (IL)
801 LAKE ROAD
Carlyle IL 62231-9703

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.62778, -89.35833

From I-70: Take Rt 127 South to Carlyle and turn East on William Road. Take William Road half a mile to Lake Road turn North on Lake Road for campground or turn South on Lake Road for Day Use Area. From I-64: Take Rt 127,1/4 mile North of Rt 50 and turn East on William Road. Take William Road 1/2 mile to Lake Road, turn North on Lake Road for Campground or turn South on Lake Road for Day Use Area.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (618)594-4410