North Marcum Day Use Area

Rend Lake Project Office, Benton, Illinois, United States

Aerial View of North Marcum Day Use Area
North Marcum Beach
Sunset at North Marcum Boat Ramp
Shelter 8, North Marcum Day Use Area
North Marcum Boat Ramp

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers
Playground Playground
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About North Marcum Day Use Area

North Marcum Day Use Area— the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Whether you're looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, you'll find it here in the heart of Southern Illinois.

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
Playground Playground
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Reviews (9)

What Guests Are Saying

North Marcum Day Use Area boasts a beautiful location with stunning lake views. The picnic site is well-equipped, featuring tables, grills, and electricity. Overall, it provides a pleasant setting for outdoor activities.

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Kamille B

June 12, 2021

5

was very satisfied. thank you

Shon H

July 8, 2021

5

Beautiful location right next to the water.

Clyde F

July 31, 2021

5

Clean, well kept area.

MARY D

June 27, 2022

5

The location was perfect, great shade, nice breeze off the lake! The tables and pavilion were so nice, and the grill was a really good large size, plenty of outlets too. Loved how close the swim beach it was as well, bathrooms were so clean too!

Jeff K

July 8, 2022

5

The area was clean and well maintained. We had a wonderful breeze and view!

James B

July 25, 2022

5

Looking forward to our next visit great location.

John F

July 27, 2024

5

Had a great time. View was fantastic.

Diane M

September 8, 2025

5

Picnic site was well equipped with tables, grill and electricity. View of lake was beautiful.

Raichel T

July 10, 2026

5

Beautiful location.

Location North Marcum Day Use Area

Address:
Rend Lake Project Office
Benton, IL, 62812-9803
United States

Highway access

The North Marcum Day Use Area is accessible from I-57 via exit 77, followed by IL Route 154 for approximately 0.25 miles.

Elevation: 135 feet

Distance to downtown

5.6 mi drive to downtown Benton (about 9 min)

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Last updated: August 24, 2026

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