Dam West Spillway
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About Dam West Spillway
Dam West Spillway is a national park campground at Carlyle Lake in Clinton County, Illinois. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Carlyle Lake around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Dam West Spillway is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 178 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Carlyle Lake include Dam East Spillway (day Use), Dam West Campground, Dam East - McNair Campground, Dam West Day Use and Dam East Rec. Area (day Use).
Total reservations in May — 2023: 3 · 2024: 1 · 2025: 1
Location
Address
Carlyle, Illinois
Coordinates
38.6083, -89.3583
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 4 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Dam East Spillway (day Use)
Carlyle Lake
Dam West Campground
Carlyle Lake
Dam East - McNair Campground
Carlyle Lake
Dam West Day Use
Carlyle Lake
Dam East Rec. Area (day Use)
Carlyle Lake
Coles Creek Day Use
Carlyle Lake
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Dam West Spillway FAQ
How far in advance should I book Dam West Spillway?
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 West Spillway?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Dam West Spillway. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Dam West Spillway right now?
Dam West Spillway 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 West Spillway located?
Dam West Spillway is located in Carlyle Lake, near Carlyle, Illinois.
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