Dam West Campground and Camping
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About the Campground
No vehicles allowed to drive or park on the grass. Vehicles must be parked in designated parking places. The shelters have 6 tables and will accommodate approximately 50 people. There are volleyball courts at the reservable shelters. A large public beach with showers, picnic sites, picnic shelter (PS4), volleyball court, and playground is in the area.
For more information about Lake Shelbyville, please visit our web site: www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Shelbyville.
Services & Amenities
| Within Facility |
- Accessible Swimming
- Beach
- Comfort Station
- Courtesy Dock
- Electrical Plug On Site
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Fishing
- Flush Toilet
- Food Available Nearby
- Gatehouse
- Grills
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- Multi Lane Boat Ramp
- Paved Roads
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Showers
- Swimming
- Telephone
- Visitors Center
- Volleyball
- Water Hydrant
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Fees
Peak Season
Feb 26 2010 -
Nov 28 2010 |
GROUP PICNIC AREA |
$30.00 |
Peak Season
Feb 25 2011 -
Nov 28 2011 |
GROUP PICNIC AREA |
$30.00 |
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Alerts and Important Information
This is Dam West on Lake Shelbyville. Is this the Day Use Area you are requesting?
Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance.
The shelters are available from March 1 to November 30 each year, except PS4. This shelter opens the 3rd weekend in April and closes the 2nd weekend in September.
The shelter fee is $30 per day.
No alcohol permitted in beach area.
All equipment must fit on the site pad. Vehicles park in developed areas only.
Campground Contact Information
Open From: Jun 18 2010 to Jun 14 2011
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Campground Reservations:
Dam West
Campground Phone: 217-774-3951
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777
RR 4 Box 128 B
Decatur,
IL
217-774-3951
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Dam West is a campground located in Decatur, Illinois. This is a US Forest Service campground. All reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.
To find this campground check the map shown above, or enter -88.785 latitude, and -88.785 longitude into your GPS device.
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