Dam East Rec. Area (day Use)
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About Dam East Rec. Area (day Use)
Dam East Rec. Area (day Use) is a national park campground at Carlyle Lake in Clinton County, Illinois. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Carlyle Lake include Dam East - McNair Campground, Dam East Spillway (day Use), Dam West Spillway, Dam West Campground and Dam West Day Use.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 2 · 2025: 3
Location
Address
Carlyle, Illinois
Coordinates
38.6083, -89.3083
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •May sees 3 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Dam East - McNair Campground
Carlyle Lake
Dam East Spillway (day Use)
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Dam West Spillway
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Dam West Campground
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Dam West Day Use
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Coles Creek Day Use
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Dam East Rec. Area (day Use) FAQ
How far in advance should I book Dam East Rec. Area (day Use)?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Dam East Rec. Area (day Use)?
May typically sees the highest reservation activity at Dam East Rec. Area (day Use). During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Dam East Rec. Area (day Use) right now?
Dam East Rec. Area (day Use) is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Dam East Rec. Area (day Use) located?
Dam East Rec. Area (day Use) is located in Carlyle Lake, near Carlyle, Illinois.
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