Dam West Day Use
This is a day-use only area with no overnight camping. Day-use hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Two group picnic shelters are available for reservation. Overnight camping is available at the adjacent Dam West Campground.
Flood Warning issued May 18 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 18.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Monday was 18.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.8 feet Monday, May 25. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
Flood Advisory issued May 18 at 8:56PM CDT until May 19 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Bond County in south central Illinois... Clinton County in south central Illinois... Southwestern Fayette County in south central Illinois... Northern Washington County in south central Illinois... Southern Madison County in southwestern Illinois... Monroe County in southwestern Illinois... Saint Clair County in southwestern Illinois... * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 853 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen with locally higher amounts. - Thunderstorms that caused flash flooding have moved east. Flooding has begun to recede with minor impacts lingering through this evening. If you encounter a flooded roadway, do not attempt to drive through it. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Belleville, Granite City, O'Fallon, East St. Louis, Collinsville, Edwardsville, Fairview Heights, Cahokia, Swansea, Glen Carbon, Shiloh, Highland, Troy, Waterloo, Columbia, Maryville, Mascoutah and Pontoon Beach.
Flood Watch issued May 18 at 1:56PM CDT until May 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central Illinois, including the following areas, Bond IL, Clinton IL, Fayette IL, Marion IL and Washington IL and Missouri, including the following areas, Boone MO, Callaway MO, Cole MO, Crawford MO, Franklin MO, Gasconade MO, Moniteau MO, Montgomery MO, Osage MO, Warren MO and Washington MO. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Potential rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches, with localized higher amounts of 4 to 6 inches.
About
Dam West Day Use Area is situated on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, approximately 50 miles east of St. Louis. Created in 1967, the 26,000-acre lake is recognized as one of the nation's top ten inland sailing lakes and hosts several annual races and regattas. The day-use area provides access to the vast lake for water sports, fishing, and swimming at a designated beach. The facility offers two reservable group picnic shelters with electricity, each accommodating up to 75 people. Boat ramps and courtesy docks provide lake access, with a marina and boat storage facility nearby. Fish cleaning stations serve anglers targeting the lake's year-round populations of bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white bass, largemouth bass, freshwater drum, carp, and walleye. Multiple playgrounds are available for families, and a multi-use biking and walking trail is located a short drive away at the dam. The Carlyle Lake Visitor Center, located within the Dam West Recreation Area, features nature exhibits and a 215-gallon aquarium with native fish. This is a day-use only facility; overnight camping is available at the adjacent Dam West Campground.
Directions
From I-70, take State Route 127 south to Carlyle and turn east on William Road/1840 E. William Road will turn into Lake Road/1430 N. Continue on Lake Road south to the day use area, located on the left.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (618) 594-2484 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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