The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Carlyle Lake Project Office announces a shift of Dam West Campground to a fully reservable campground and an increase of nightly camping fees for all USACE campgrounds effective immediately. These changes are essential to enhance the camping experience and maintain the quality of our facilities.
To better accommodate camper preferences and improve planning, all campsites at Dam West Campground will now require an advance reservation. This change eliminates the uncertainty of first-come, first served camping and allows visitors to secure their spot before arriving. With this change, all USACE campgrounds at Carlyle Lake, which includes Dam West, McNair, Coles Creek, and Boulder, are fully reservable. Reserving a campsite may be done by visiting www.recreation.gov, calling 1-877-444-6777, or scanning the campsite’s QR code. First come, first served campsites are available at Illini Campground within Eldon Hazlet State Park.
To support the ongoing maintenance and improvements of all USACE campgrounds, the nightly campsite fees for standard single capacity campsites will increase from $18 to $20 and full hookup single capacity campsites will increase from $26 to $30. The nightly campsite fees for standard double capacity campsites will increase from $36 to $40 and the full hookup double capacity campsites will increase from $52 to $60.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers appreciates the public’s understanding and support as these changes take effect. We look forward to welcoming campers and continuing to provide outstanding outdoor experiences for everyone. For more information, please contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office at (618) 594-2484 or email at carlyle.lake@usace.army.mil.
Release no. 24-048
