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 21 at 8:00PM CDT until May 24 at 9:00AM 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 Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Near this height, downstream agricultural fields begin flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
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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