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Dam West Rec. Area
Total sites: 108
Available Tonight: 50
Available this Weekend: 48
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 50
Available this Weekend: 48
Booking Window: 6 months
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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 (508)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 74% | |
| 4 star | 16% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 1% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@VanLE560B43017 · Camped on Oct 20, 2025 at Campsite #32
Nice beautiful place to camp, clean public restrooms, highly recommended
@jeroldhDB664A0 · Camped on Oct 20, 2025 at Campsite #43
The campground at Dam West is very clean and the camp hosts are amazing. Great place.
@JanetC4565717 · Camped on Oct 20, 2025 at Campsite #23
Great campground hosts. They were very friendly and helpful! Wonderful amenities and we had a great stay!!
@BarbaraH643159 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #33
We were at site 33. It was very peaceful and had a beautiful view of the water.
@JoyS8271214 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #49
Always beautiful there and the attendant was very kind and helpful!
@DennisT6574526 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #28
Campground host was wonderful and friendly! The bathroom is always very clean and well stocked. The women's shower house on the overflow side needs the shower head fixed. The lower head was replaced with the wrong kind of shower head.
@WallyandB86613 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #21
Campground was very clean, quiet and very pleasant. One of the best campgrounds weve been to.Will definitely be going back
@KevinS8513228 · Camped on Oct 15, 2025 at Campsite #7
Very nice campground with a lot of handy services nearby. Clean well kept restrooms. Free showers. Overall very nice.
@GaryD2260868 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #25
We love it here, the cleanliness and the great staff, it really nice
@CarolE8523267 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #50
Site #50 is fantastic. It's a pull through site that is level and right on the lake shore.The entire campground is well maintained, clean and quiet. I've stayed here several times and have never been disappointed.The camp attendants do a great job keeping the restrooms clean and stocked with toilet paper. And having a private shower/toilet area is really convenient.
@CaseyM20601932 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #95
A lovely campground! Wed heard good reports and were not disappointed! Staff was friendly, facilities were clean and well kept, and the area was quiet and relaxing.
@RuthH9010334 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #48
campground is very clean. Very clean bathrooms. Hosts were very helpful
@JohnD1553494 · Camped on Oct 11, 2025 at Campsite #74
It was easy to book. The site was clean and comfortable. The site host was helpful. Ill certainly return.
@SusanL2820892 · Camped on Oct 9, 2025 at Campsite #10
Its very clean. The sites are spread out and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
@DavidR6871281 · Camped on Oct 9, 2025 at Campsite #55
Beautiful, well maintained park!
@JamesA8630934 · Camped on Oct 7, 2025 at Campsite #31
Beautiful campground and location. Beat camping experience we've ever had. Will look for more Corp of Engineers campgrounds here in the mid-west as they are generally superior to state facilities. Enjoyed our visit.
@WayneK5520252 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #51
Love this campground. So handy to town. Love the bicycle paths. The hosts are the best. Everything is so clean. Restrooms are beyond clean. WE will returnd
@RaymondF899966 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #82
Front gate staff very friendly. Site clean and well maintained
@TimC9142347 · Camped on Oct 4, 2025 at Campsite #13
Dam West is a very nice campground with clean bathrooms.
@MichaelF110976 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #113
Campsite very clean I took leaf blower just incase not a problem overall good site 113 close to road but quiet at night
@DanielK2430073 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #109
This pace is a gem! Big, Clean, Level sites with plenty of room between them. Restrooms and showers were clean and attended to everyday. For the price you can't beat it. I would HIGHLY recommend this campground. One hour away from Gateway National Park.
@KenB1241900 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #47
We do not care for the new all reserved campground. We prefer that a third be first come spots.
@hectortE5594AD · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #50
Easy checkin and even easier checking out. Great staff. Clean bathrooms! Great views!!
@MichaelV771806 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #63
Good campground
@MichelleK34912 · Camped on Sep 25, 2025 at Campsite #92
We love Dam West! The facilities are always well maintained and clean. In my opinion, it's the nicest campground in Carlyle!! The hosts are always great too!
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