About Dale Miller Youth
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Playground
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (14)
What Guests Are Saying
Dale Miller Youth is praised for accommodating large groups effectively, providing a good site for gatherings. Reviewers appreciate the spaciousness and facilities available for activities. Overall, it is viewed positively for group events.
What Guests Are Saying
Dale Miller Youth is praised for accommodating large groups effectively, providing a good site for gatherings. Reviewers appreciate the spaciousness and facilities available for activities. Overall, it is viewed positively for group events.
Review Summary
Julia D
August 17, 2026
Good Site for Our Big Group
sheri m
July 4, 2024
Price for this area has went way up in a couple years. Now you cannot put window AC units in the cabins. It was around 95-98 degrees during our visit with very high humidity. Verizon cell phone signal is very poor and seems to only work in the mornings. Rangers were very friendly. Get tired of paying a high price for a private area that uninvited people drive though or ride through. It is nice that the pavilion has a refrigerator. Shower/bathroom is not ventilated very good and is very hot. Be nice if it at a mini split heating and cooling system. Same for the cabins. Camp host came around daily to check on if we needed anything or had any problems. Stores are located not far away if forget to take something.
Joshua S
May 3, 2023
Water faucet, cabin door handle, and window were broke, when we arrived. Four days later they fixed the faucet. They told us someone would fix the other two, and no one did. The only other problem is the cabins had a lot of spiders.
Terry H
June 12, 2022
3 of the 30 amp breakers kept tripping. Other than the one issue very nice facility, fun for the kids on the beach.
Jonna W
June 6, 2022
The location is great but the breakers need to be replaced. Had minimal things running and kept throwing breakers. They are loose and need to be replaced and it would be an amazing place to stay. One of our guests didn’t realize his breaker tripped and his camper was hot hot hot when we came in that afternoon.
Donna W
April 10, 2022
We always enjoy camping at Dale Miller. Grounds were in good shape.
Stephanie W
March 29, 2022
Wonderful setting and peaceful location. Near enough to town if you need something, but far enough that you can enjoy the sounds of nature.
Edna Y
October 29, 2021
My family enjoyed our stay at Dale miller youth camp.
Stephanie W
October 8, 2021
It was very relaxing knowing we didn’t have to worry about strangers nearby. Our kids ran all over and really got to enjoy the outdoors. We would definitely love to return.
Kevin J
June 25, 2021
Had to deal with several people coming and going to the private beach despite the signs. The place was messy when we arrived, there was clothes inside the pavillon and sidewalk chalk drawings all over the floor.
Location Dale Miller Youth
Address:
11623 Trailhead Lane
Benton, IL, 62812
United States
From I-57 take take exit 71 and turn west onto Route 14. After 3 miles turn right on Rend City Road, then right again on Main Dam Road. Continue 3 miles to the camp entrance on the left.
The campground is accessible from I-57 via exit 71, with Route 14 providing direct access. It is approximately 3 miles from the interstate to the campground entrance.
Elevation: 143 feet
5.2 mi drive to downtown Benton (about 11 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- During the Peak season, an additonal fee of $75.00 will be added to the Use fee charged on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On the Non-Peak season, an additional fee of $50.00 will be added to the use fee charged on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
- Register with gate attendant at South Marcum Campground upon arrival to pick up cabin keys.
- Prior approval for the placement of non-camping equipment including portable toilets, inflatables, refrigerators, etc. required. Please contact the Project Office for additional information, (618) 724-2493.
- The cabins have an open floor plan. Campers should bring their own equipment (air mattress, cot, etc.) to sleep on. Window A/C units are NOT allowed due to damage occuring to windows and screens within the cabins.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- See Park Information Guide for additional rules and regulations.
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Last updated: August 23, 2026
