Dam West Campground offers 113 campsites with modern amenities including electric hookups, water access, and showers on the southern shore of Carlyle Lake, 50 miles east of St. Louis.

The facility features boat ramps and courtesy docks for water access, making it ideal for boating and fishing, plus an on-site playground and nearby multi-use biking/walking trail at the dam. Reservations are available through Recreation.

gov, with sites starting at $40 per night.