About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
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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
Paul C
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: BLOD
South Marcum is our family choice for the 4th of July trip. We have a history of going there for 6 years now. The peaceful and quiet area is relaxing and calming. The hosts are always friendly and the grounds are well maintained. Services are near by, but not too close.
Monty E
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 135, Loop: WPIN
Had a great time.
Kevin V
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: BLOD
Grass did need cutting, beach bash was first rate and park rangers were extremely friendly. Thanks for a great weekend
Donald H
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: CPOI
nice campground
judy v
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: BRID
This was a last-minute reservation and we were not disappointed. heading back to SC from WY and looking for a overnight stay before our last day of travel. using my Rec.gov app, I found South Marcum campground. The campground is beautiful, clean and spacoius. we are already planning to return for a longer stay and enjoy the lake. this campground is a definite must visit if you are in the area.
Meg L
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: CPOI
We love the sites 125, 127 & 129 in Covey Point. They are very level and it's not crowded around us and we love full hookups!! We are close to the playground for the kids and the shower house if they get tooooo muddy!! The only thing missing is a concrete pad for chairs on site 125. If that was added it would be perfect. We can't wait till our next camping trip there!!
Tony B
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
The ground are well maintained. There is a great bike/walking path that runs for several miles with great views of the lake and dam. Fishing access is available. The restroom and shower facilities are well maintained.
Elizabeth F
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: CPOI
Always a fantastic time at South Marcum! Site 99 was great. We had a camper and a tent and had several spots for the tent we could have chosen from. Plenty of room for a kickball game too! The pad leans a little so bring some leveling assistance. Extremely short walk to the shower house and we saw deer from the fire ring! Great little spot.
Steven V
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: T-03, Loop: WTES
Great site- tent only site T03. Right on the lake, close to restrooms, quiet with wildlife ( deer at night), fireflies, etc. I rode 13 miles on the bicycle path, very nice ride- but be aware that there’s a section of hard packed gravel with a few poorer but very short parts ( I used a gravel bicycle). Sandusky beach looked to be nice ( I didn’t use it due to being on the bike).
Deanna W
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 135, Loop: WPIN
South Marcum site 135 is a nice location. Getting a long trailer in is difficult because of so many trees in the way. Clipped my bumper on one. Nice long site but trailer had to be pulled up in order to get the awning out because of a tree so couldn't really utilize the whole site for parking. Site looks level to the eye but leveling up was quite an effort on the awning side.
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. |
