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About this campground
Dam East Recreation Area is situated on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, a prime getaway for city-dwellers and families. Located 50 miles east of St. Louis, the area offers the peaceful retreat of a small town combined with the grandeur of Illinois' largest man-made lake.
Sites and hookups
- Campsites
- 1
- Pets
- Allowed
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov
Amenities
- Vault toilets
- Boat ramp
- Water access
More federal campgrounds nearby
- Dam East - McNair Campground0.9 mi · Army Corps48 sites · 50 amp electric · RVs to 70+ ft · 4 pull-through
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- Coles Creek Campground4.2 mi · Army Corps146 sites · 27 full hookup · RVs to 70+ ft · 1 pull-through
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- Boulder Campground7.2 mi · Army Corps82 sites · 8 full hookup · RVs to 70+ ft · 2 pull-through
Public recreation nearby
Trailheads, access points and public lands within 25 miles.
Data Source: Recreation.gov
