Dam West Area (day-use)
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About Dam West Area (day-use)
Dam West Area (day-use) is a national park campground at Rend Lake in Franklin County, Illinois. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Rend 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.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 21 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Rend Lake include Shagbark Group Area, South Sandusky Day Use, South Sandusky Campground, Spillway Group Area and North Sandusky Day-use.
Total reservations in March — 2023: 1 · 2024: 1
Location
Address
Benton, Illinois
Coordinates
38.0392, -88.9858
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •May sees 9 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Shagbark Group Area
Rend Lake
South Sandusky Day Use
Rend Lake
South Sandusky Campground
Rend Lake
Spillway Group Area
Rend Lake
North Sandusky Day-use
Rend Lake
North Marcum Day Use Area
Rend Lake
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Dam West Area (day-use) FAQ
How far in advance should I book Dam West 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 West Area (day-use)?
May typically sees the highest reservation activity at Dam West Area (day-use). During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Dam West Area (day-use) right now?
Dam West 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 West Area (day-use) located?
Dam West Area (day-use) is located in Rend Lake, near Benton, Illinois.
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