About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station -
Playground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (613)
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground offers spacious, well-maintained sites and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite for families and nature enthusiasts. Many guests appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful views, and opportunities for wildlife observation, including birdwatching and witnessing pelican migrations. While some visitors noted minor maintenance issues and occasional pest problems, overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground offers spacious, well-maintained sites and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite for families and nature enthusiasts. Many guests appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful views, and opportunities for wildlife observation, including birdwatching and witnessing pelican migrations. While some visitors noted minor maintenance issues and occasional pest problems, overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Vincent V
VerifiedApril 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: CPOI
South Marcum camping experience was great for me and my family. We will definitely be back.
Ronald B
VerifiedApril 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: CPOI
Loved the campground and the spacious spots. Would certainly come back.
Nidia S
VerifiedApril 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: CPOI
Great park to camp, sites are big and level, bathrooms are clean.
There's an eagle nest by the tent camping area, you can watch the parents feeding the chicks.
Quiet and relaxing, beautiful!!
I never have seen so many birds in one place!!
Shannon A
VerifiedApril 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CPOI
Campsites were spacious and not right on top of other campers. It was wonderful.
Malori L
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: BRID
We love south marcum! Buck ridge is over favorite loop. Nice clean double pads.
Amelia H
VerifiedJanuary 1, 2026 • Stayed at: T-11, Loop: WTES
Wonderful camping spot! We stayed at the walk to sites, and they were great! Beautiful views, and the walk to the bathroom/showers wasn’t far either. We would love to go back!
JEFFERY H
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 137, Loop: WPIN
Camping here is always an excellent experience, one to which we often return.
Zachary L
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: CPOI
Great place to camp for a weekend, quiet campground with good views
john l
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CPOI
Beautiful campground- well maintained, quiet, peaceful setting, excellent bathroom/ shower facilities.
Terry H
VerifiedDecember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OROO
Great place to camp, spacious sites and quiet
Location South Marcum Campground
Address:
South Marcum Campground
Benton, IL, 62812
United States
From I-57 take exit 71 and turn west onto Highway 14. After 3 miles turn right on Rend City Road, then right on Rend Lake Dam Rd. Continue 3 miles to the park entrance on the left.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.0338 / -88.9402
Elevation: 134 feet
Policies & Rules
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All campers MUST register/ check-in with gate attendant upon arrival to receive site and vehicle tags. |
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Camping equipment is required to be placed on the campsite; one camper with a maximum of three tents OR a maximum of four tents per site are permitted. Sites may NOT be reserved for parking of vehicles. |
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See Park Information Guide for additional rules and regulations. |
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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. |
