Description

Dam East Spillway is located at Carlyle Lake, near Carlyle, Illinois. If you and your family are in search of fun, look no further! Whether you are land loving or ready to venture out on the open water, at Carlyle Lake there is something for everyone! You can visit for the day or pack up for a longer stay in one of the many lakeside campgrounds and enjoy being surrounded by outdoor adventures. Carlyle Lake offers many opportunities for family fun. From boating and sailing in the open waters, to the sandy beaches and shaded picnic areas, we are sure that you will find plenty of things to do. While here, visitors enjoy a leisurely stroll across the Main Dam, cycle around the lake, or a strenuous workout along the miles of hiking trails . Each year, the Corps of Engineers along with its Partners, sponsor many special events and the Arts & Ecology Environmental Education Series. Carlyle Lake is also known for excellent fishing and hunting areas.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Comfort Station Fish Cleaning Station Flush Toilet	Pit Restroom Playground Potable Water

Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. Group shelters may be reserved from May 1 through October 31. Shelter hours 8:00am until 10:00pm daily.

Getting There:

Dam East Spillway (Day Use) (IL)
801 LAKE ROAD
Carlyle IL 62231-9703

From I-57: Take Old US Rt. 50 West 37 miles to the Dam East entrance road, turn north. Turn west at next intersection and proceed west for 1.2 miles to the Dam East Spillway. From I-64: Take Rt. 127 and travel north to Carlyle and turn east on Old Rt. 50 for 2 miles and turn north on Dam East entrance road. Turn west at next intersection and proceed west for 1.2 miles to the Dam East Spillway.