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Dam West Area (day-Use)

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Dam West Area at Rend Lake features flat terrain with open spaces and scattered trees. Temperatures in the area range from highs in the 80s during summer to lows in the 20s in winter. Visitors can explore Rend Lake, enjoy the nearby golf course, or visit the Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area.

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Location

Dam West Area (day-Use) is located in Illinois

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Directions

From I-57 take take exit 71 and turn west onto Route 14. Continue for 3 miles, then turn north on Rend City Road. The entrance is on the right after about 4 miles, just past the main dam.

Coordinates

38.0391667 N
88.9858333 W

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  • Walk-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • 30 Amp Hookups

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Reviewed Aug. 17, 2020

Rend lake dam

Man, just wouldn't believe the fishing 🎣 here.

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  • Review photo of Dam West Area (day-Use) by Jim L., August 17, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dam West Area (day-Use) have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Dam West Area (day-Use) has 30 amp electric hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Dam West Area (day-Use)?

Dam West Area (day-Use) allows vehicles up to 56 feet.

Is there cell phone reception at Dam West Area (day-Use)?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Dam West Area (day-Use)?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Dam West Area (day-Use). If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Dam West Area (day-Use), try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Dam West Area (day-Use)?

There are 1 campsites at Dam West Area (day-Use) and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts