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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.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Boat Marina
• Body Of Water (Carlyle Lake)
• Playground
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Watersports

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers
• Laundry

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Hiking
• Mountain Biking
• Road Biking Trails

- Facility

• Type (Public Corps)
• Partial Handicap Access

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (109)
• Width (40)
• Max Length (60)
• Paved Sites (109)
• 50 Amp
• Full Hookups (24)
• Electric (85)
• Max Amps (50)
• Pull-thrus (10)
• Pull-thru Size (40 x 60)
• Back-ins (20 x 40)
• Site Length (60)

User Reviews

Guy Boyd

March 01, 2022

I visit to see the Migrating Birds. American White Pelicans Bald Eagles Cormorants River Gulls The middle of February is when the Pelicans come thru. They are actually larger than the Bald Eagles. Both are thrilling to see!

Jo Haslett

November 03, 2021

This campground is very nice and clean. Some sites are blacktop but all have long drives, mostly level sites and not close to others.

Sue Curry

September 03, 2021

Love Dam West. Want to thank the Corp maintenance, they saved the day for us. We unfortunately forgot to roll our awning in when leaving last Thursday. They helped us take it off our camper. Saved the day. Thanks so much. Always calm, relaxing and beautiful there. 😉😎

Ashley Harbaugh

August 13, 2021

Clean campground, clean shower houses and air conditioned restrooms, stayed here with my husband and two children Sunday-Friday. We enjoyed the nearby bike trails that lead to the beach. The camp hosts were always very helpful. Laundry room at campground. Basketball court. We loved our stay at this campground. Close to wal mart in case you forget something at home. We will definitely be coming back.

Cheryl McMains

July 30, 2021

Amazing. Wish I lived closer I would go here all the time. Nice clean

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