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Dam East Spillway (day Use)

Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandCarlyle Lake ยท Carlyle, Illinois
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About Dam East Spillway (day Use)

Dam East Spillway (day Use) is a national park campground at Carlyle Lake in Clinton County, Illinois. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.

Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).

Other campgrounds at Carlyle Lake include Dam West Spillway, Dam East - McNair Campground, Dam West Campground, Dam East Rec. Area (day Use) and Dam West Day Use.

Reservation Trends - Dam East Spillway (day Use)
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Total reservations in May โ€” 2023: 1 ยท 2024: 3 ยท 2025: 3

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Location

Address

Carlyle, Illinois

Coordinates

38.5997, -89.3497

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขMay sees 3 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

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Dam East Spillway (day Use) FAQ

How far in advance should I book Dam East Spillway (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 Spillway (day Use)?

May typically sees the highest reservation activity at Dam East Spillway (day Use). During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Dam East Spillway (day Use) right now?

Dam East Spillway (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 Spillway (day Use) located?

Dam East Spillway (day Use) is located in Carlyle Lake, near Carlyle, Illinois.

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