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Carlyle Lake - COE/Dam West Rec Area
The Carlyle Lake COE Dam West Recreation Area is located in Carlyle, Illinois, and is part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Carlyle Lake Project. The recreation area offers a variety of outdoor activities, including camping, fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkey, and waterfowl. The area is open year-round and offers a variety of amenities, including picnic areas, boat ramps, and restrooms. The area is also home to a variety of special events, such as the annual Carlyle Lake Fishing Derby.
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- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Patti Poston
We loved our site. Lots of green grass for the dogs to run. Clean bathroom. We were not on the lakeside we were at 2018 which is right by the bathroom and large area to run A playground was there to, but we didn't use it. The shower was big, but you have to keep pressing the button for more water and it wasn't very warm. But it had a inside. The first time on this trip I wasn't sweating after a shower but nice a cool. We almost stayed another night, but lots more to see.
Nina Harding
A great campground! Great location, great price! Shame about the bugs! We loved staying here for a few days while we explored St Louis and its surrounds, the view was stunning, and facilities were well maintained. Staff were friendly and helpful. The only downside was the amount of bugs and mosquitoes! It was really bad, and meant we didn’t sit outside as much, as you just couldn’t get away from them. A great stay, minus our 100 new bug bites!
Kathy's Channel
A gorgeous campground. Sites are huge, many on the water. Electric sies and 3 ways available. Bathroom/Shower facilities good clean condition. Park was very clean. Water levels low, burn ban in effect.
J W
Nice campground. Sites are mostly spaced out but have very little privacy. Bathrooms and showers were clean and worked well.
Steve Williams
Went to damn west at Carlyle today july 10th 2025 at noon the host an old gentleman with Grey hair was a huge jerk. When I was trying to get information from him he raised his voice to drown me out. My mother and I are both disabled. I have a licensed service dog. Now by federal law she is allowed to go anywhere i go. The guy was so rude I wasn't able to speak nor was my mother. With this type of person being in a position of control is ridiculous I will be letting everyone know how I was treated and I have worked in the rv industry for years I will be spreading the word throughout my customers as well.