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About South Marcum Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
- Showers
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- Playground
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1358)
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained grounds and spacious, shaded sites, making it a serene and enjoyable place to camp. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, including showers and restrooms, and the proximity to outdoor activities like biking and fishing. While some guests experienced issues with site leveling and internet access, overall, the campground is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained grounds and spacious, shaded sites, making it a serene and enjoyable place to camp. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, including showers and restrooms, and the proximity to outdoor activities like biking and fishing. While some guests experienced issues with site leveling and internet access, overall, the campground is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Colleen S
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: BRID
We chose this location due to it’s proximity off of Highway 57 in southern Illinois. It’s on Rend Lake. We spent the first 10 minutes cleaning up beer bottle tops, glass and snickers wrappers after the previous campers. Site 60 sits on the top of a small bluff over the lake which we could carefully walk down. Looks like an excellent spot to fish and swim. All sites had fire pit, picnic table and cement pad. Our site was level and very large. Not all sites have FHU but ours did. Next time we would try 57/58 (electric) or 79-84 (FHU) depending on the season and whether we need shade. Clean bathrooms. Great sunsets. While walking on the trails we ran into someone with full Halloween decorations at their site. How fun!
The nearby town had a cute town square and everything you could possibly need.
We have also stayed at Gun Creek on Rend Lake and both are nice. This location has more sites and seems to have more amenities but it’s further from highway 57. Gun Creek has golfing and restaurant. It’s hard to choose!
Mary K
VerifiedOctober 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: BRID
South Marcum campgrounds are very well maintained and the shower houses/bathrooms are as clean as any I have ever seen. They have great bike trails and the fishing is very good on Rend Lake. We enjoy everything about this campground
Michael K
VerifiedOctober 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: CPOI
Great campground
Vicki L
VerifiedOctober 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: BRID
One of my favorite campgrounds. Campground sites are clean and kept mowed. There are several sites with nice views of the lake. They have a very nice bike/walking trail, which we use about every day while camping. Friendly staff.
Sarah H
VerifiedOctober 5, 2020 • Stayed at: T-02, Loop: WTES
Beautiful campground! The walk-in sites were a little closer together than expected, but we had a great trip!
Tyler S
VerifiedOctober 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 134, Loop: WPIN
Good price, great park and super friendly hosts. Cleanest bathrooms Ithat 've had the pleasure of using at a campground. This is my three children 8. 4 and a newborns favorite and home campground. Thanks
Neil M
VerifiedOctober 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: CPOI
Beautiful camping area. Friendly camp hosts. Clean and well maintained
Lee E
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: CPOI
We had a great campsite not to far from the lake. It was very nice and people were very friendly. Would definitely recommend this place.
Patricia D
VerifiedOctober 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: CPOI
Not too busy. Very helpful campground host and beautiful surroundings.
Deborah W
VerifiedOctober 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: CPOI
Our group had a very nice stay. Our sites were spaced nicely apart from each other. We visited Pheasant Hollow Winery twice during our stay. They had tables on the grounds spaced apart for social distancing. We came back a second day to experience live music which did not disappoint.
Location & Directions for South Marcum Campground
South Marcum Campground, Benton, IL 62812 United States
Elevation: 134 ft
Getting There
From I-57 take exit 71 and turn west onto Highway 14. After 3 mi turn right on Rend City Road, then right on Rend Lake Dam Rd. Continue 3 mi to the park entrance on the left.
Highway access
South Marcum Campground is accessible from I-57 via exit 71, then west on Highway 14. The campground is located approximately 3 miles from the highway exit.
Policies & Rules
General
- All campers MUST register/ check-in with gate attendant upon arrival to receive site and vehicle tags.
- 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.
- See Park Information Guide for additional rules and regulations.
- 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.
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Last updated: October 19, 2026
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