About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1243)
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment, with spacious sites and beautiful lake views that many visitors appreciate. The campground features clean facilities, helpful staff, and enjoyable bike trails, making it a great spot for family outings. However, some reviews noted issues with ticks, unlevel sites, and the presence of pests like stink bugs, which could detract from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment, with spacious sites and beautiful lake views that many visitors appreciate. The campground features clean facilities, helpful staff, and enjoyable bike trails, making it a great spot for family outings. However, some reviews noted issues with ticks, unlevel sites, and the presence of pests like stink bugs, which could detract from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Rex S
VerifiedOctober 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: CPOI
Sunrises and sunsets with blasts of color. Starlit nights and yellow campfires. Eagles, hawks, osprey, white pelicans, egrets all in their magnificent glory. We love south marcum. Nice bathrooms, large wooded lots, pleasant hosts, with nearby Benton with shopping. Bring binoculars and a hammock.
Jody B
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: T-06, Loop: WTES
Very easy check in with friendly staff. Facilities were kept very clean. The walk in sites all have a great view of the lake and are in very easy walking distance to the ample parking area.
Connor W
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: T-14, Loop: WTES
Love camping out here. We came about the same time last year and it was just as perfect as ever. We will be coming back sometime soon!
Janis S
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CPOI
There was 101 geo- cache class offered free at visitors center...I joined several other families and got started at corp of engineers sites with pirate theme /cache...lots of cache to explore...all ages!
Jody B
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: T-06, Loop: WTES
Very easy check in with friendly staff. Facilities were kept very clean. The walk in sites all have a great view of the lake and are in very easy walking distance to the ample parking area.
Connor W
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: T-14, Loop: WTES
Love camping out here. We came about the same time last year and it was just as perfect as ever. We will be coming back sometime soon!
Janis S
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CPOI
There was 101 geo- cache class offered free at visitors center...I joined several other families and got started at corp of engineers sites with pirate theme /cache...lots of cache to explore...all ages!
Alicia & James H
VerifiedOctober 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: OROO
a++
Alicia & James H
VerifiedOctober 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: OROO
a++
debra h
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: CPOI
Our family gets together and camps for a week two or three times a year so its always a good time. campground is well kept & bathrooms are clean, also the fishing is usually good.
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.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.0338 / -88.9402
Elevation: 134 feet
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: June 4, 2026
