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Dam West Rec. Area
Total sites: 108
Available Tonight: 1
Available this Weekend: 1
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 1
Available this Weekend: 1
Booking Window: 6 months
448 ft
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66°F
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Dam West Rec. Area, IL - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
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 108 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. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 23 sites have electric and water hookups. 85 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $52.00. Some amenities include dump station, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (461)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 73% | |
| 4 star | 17% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 1% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@LonnieCE44F2C5 · Camped on Sep 2, 2025 at Campsite #25
No issues, no problems. Great staff.
@BarbaraB685412 · Camped on Aug 28, 2025 at Campsite #15
Great park with plenty of room on your site. Would love to go back again..
@LisaP2727528 · Camped on Aug 28, 2025 at Campsite #36
Staff very friendly we will be back to camp..
@KelliR6369673 · Camped on Aug 26, 2025 at Campsite #96
This is the nicest recreation.gov campground we've stayed at (and we've stayed at many!). The check-in process was fast, the paved site was level and enormous, hook-ups were in excellent shape and we had a lovely view of the lake. Really loved how spaced out the sites were, gave us a good deal of quiet and privacy. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained as were the laundry facilities. We will definitely be back here!
@ThomasD6597226 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #34
nice and clean
@MatthewT486519 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #49
Great view of the lake. Clean bathrooms and showers.
@TonyaO9296788 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #38
Great as always!
@DanielM5313297 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #20
I randomly found an inflatable tent on Facebook marketplace at the end of July. I then camped every weekend for five weekends in a row. Four of them were at dam West. It's beautiful. waking up in the morning lakeside cannot be beaten. I then discovered another Midwest Lake and feel like hundreds of locations are now open to me thanks to Carlyle Lake. Thank you to all of the people who work hard to keep the place gorgeous.
@LatishaH62EC57 · Camped on Aug 21, 2025 at Campsite #62
We had a wonderful time and the spot was very beautiful
@JackieR969D00D · Camped on Aug 18, 2025 at Campsite #55
Park hosts were friendly, the restroom were clean.
@RockieMF7120FF · Camped on Aug 16, 2025 at Campsite #10
Camp site 10. Good shade both AM & PM. Had ground hornet nest too close. camp service personnel took care of that problem. Also had a weak breaker that was tripping replaced.
@FrankieT38AC88 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #111
This was our first time at Dam West, we really enjoyed it! There was lots of shade, the camping spots were paved and level which made setting up very easy. We were close to the swimming beach which was wonderful as well! The kids were already asking to go back.
@ShirleySF94F25 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #76
Very nice place to camp I highly recommend it
@OlithS5EC98CBE · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #84
As always the experience and helpfulness of the staff was Awesome!
@LonnieB7977882 · Camped on Aug 12, 2025 at Campsite #102
Clean, shady, and level sites. Staff was courteous and friendly.
@MeganC03616FDB · Camped on Aug 11, 2025 at Campsite #39
Favorite campsite ever! Will try to book this one every time! So much room and the scenery is amazon.
@KentF2D23BD22D · Camped on Aug 6, 2025 at Campsite #19
Clean campground. Clean air conditioned shower houses . Don't go without a reservation. Its sold out all the time
@Nicks8040926 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #76
Very nice campground with a lot to do! Was able to walk to the dam and ride bikes to the dam and over to the spillway.
@LisaK7683911 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #109
We found everyone very friendly and helpful. BECAUSE of too much trees, our antenna did not work. The people who own the quick mart along 127 were very unfriendly but tolerable.
@FrancesC333452 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #31
Stayed here for a 3 night visit with friends who were close to us in their sites. Site was awesome and long enough for our 45 foot motorhome and truck. Electric was fine just wish we could have had full hookups. Site had tall trees around and was shady for the most part of the day. Picnic table was sufficient. Enjoyed being able to walk in the park for exercise. Walmart close by.
@VeronicaC9C091 · Camped on Jul 30, 2025 at Campsite #79
What a fantastic campground! It was like parking in a big beautiful back yard. The river and lake were close; the walking and bike trails were fabulous. Definitely will be back.
@TimO1315235 · Camped on Jul 29, 2025 at Campsite #4
Nice campgrounds. Easy bicycle ride to the beach.
@JohnA1386005 · Camped on Jul 28, 2025 at Campsite #84
Everything was nice except the grass was really high
@CynthiaH772154 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #40
The bathrooms are kept very clean and are individualized with shower, sink and toilet. There were several picnic tables up from the beach and plenty of beach space.
@LonnieCE44F2C5 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #23
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