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Campsite #54 at Dam West Rec. Area, IL
$20
Campsite #54
| 8 people | |
| 76 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
4/3
Campsite #54 Features: Back-In parking, 20 amp hookup, 30 amp hookup, 50 amp hookup, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (17)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 94% |
| 4 star | | 0% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 6% |
@JamesP3218459 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #54
Nice bathrooms, pads, hosts and facilities.
@ThomasL2772337 · Camped on Aug 20, 2025 at Campsite #54
Clean restrooms ! Very helpful campground hosts !
Major Issues
@Christina25647 · Camped on Apr 6, 2025 at Campsite #54
Wendy and Eric Danford who are campground hosts go above and beyond to make your stay the best. They always have a smile and are eager to answer any questions. The park is also immaculate!!
Some Coverage
@PaulS8803282 · Camped on Jul 29, 2024 at Campsite #54
Love this campground. My only complaint is that there arent enough reservable spots. We drive over 2 hours to get there and cant take the chance of getting a first come first serve spot.
Good
@StaciT78518168 · Camped on Jun 14, 2024 at Campsite #54
We love site 54, the water is so close. We had great luck fishing at this site! The Carlyle Lake is so relaxing to sit and watch the sunset.
Excellent
@ThomasL2772337 · Camped on Oct 9, 2023 at Campsite #54
Clean restrooms !! Lawn was well kept
Major Issues
@JerryH5899673 · Camped on Oct 5, 2023 at Campsite #54
I am constantly harassed by the camp host every time I get a campsite. I believe it's racially motivated.
@AlanG9444471 · Camped on May 29, 2023 at Campsite #54
As always the park is clean and very well managed. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Good
@WayneK5520252 · Camped on Oct 10, 2022 at Campsite #54
The Host are fantastic. The campground the best place we have ever camped. Facilities are always clean. Enjoy every night we spend there. Thanks for running a top notch facility.
Good
@SteveP3205693 · Camped on Aug 16, 2022 at Campsite #54
Dam West COE Campground is the nicest COE that we've stayed in. Very well kept park. Sites are asphalt, long, level, large picnic area with table and fire pit all on the asphalt pad. We stayed in Site# 54 awesome sunrise views over the lake.The park host lady at the rangers station check in was super nice and a pleasure to work with she helped us out by moving us to an awesome site that just came available Pryor to our arrival.
Good
@WayneK5520252 · Camped on Jun 12, 2022 at Campsite #54
/Beautiful campground. Hosts are the best. Cleaning lady is fantastic. The restrooms and showers are great. The grounds are kept up. Bike riding is the best and love the almost level asphalt surfaces are great for walking.We enjoy all of our reservations at Dam West.
Good
@LisaH3162185 · Camped on May 23, 2022 at Campsite #54
Great campground. Very helpful lady at check in. Quiet at night. Beautiful reservoir with white pelicans.
Some Coverage
@VickiL4277267 · Camped on May 9, 2022 at Campsite #54
The campground was well maintained, All the bathrooms and showers were kept very clean. It was nice to camp where the rules are actually followed. We had a spot right on the water site #54. The site is all paved. Was a very nice and relaxing trip.
@CaronP9202AD4F · Camped on Apr 7, 2022 at Campsite #54
We like it doesn't take long to drive there. We also like the conveniences: the Mexican restaurant, Walmart, town, walking the dam and other areas. The shower houses and bathrooms are VERY clean well as the campsites themselves. The other campers are not loud after a certain time and it's feels safe to let kiddos bike and go to the playground.
Good
@RogerL341 · Camped on Jun 21, 2021 at Campsite #54
Site was clean and ready to set up. The bathhouses were cleaned daily. Overall, great experience.
Good
@RitaJ45D9634FE · Camped on Jul 12, 2020 at Campsite #54
Had a great site and hostess were great!
Good
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