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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 (1324)
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
Dwayne L
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CPOI
Large sites with plenty of space and privacy. Bring bug spray.
Juliana
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
What an amazing campground! Absolutely recommend
Juliana
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
What an amazing campground! Absolutely recommend
Ricky S
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: BLOD
We always have a great time at south Marcus people are friendly and love sitting out and watching the wild life
Ricky S
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: BLOD
We always have a great time at south Marcus people are friendly and love sitting out and watching the wild life
Evelyn W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
We ended up coming in late on the way back from Oshkosh. Didn't realize that the gate agent shack closes at 8pm on Fridays and we arrived at 8pm. Had no issues getting in (all gates were open and went straight to the campsite) but were not able to check in. We had previously come through the weekend before on the way to Oshkosh and stayed at the exact same site (Owl's Roost 16), which was very sloped-I would stay here again but would choose a different site. We also left early the next morning (around 7am) and the gate agent shack was also not open by then, so we ended up just leaving because there was no way to check in/out. Normally, when checking out, you simply drop your campsite card in a mailbox on the way out and leave. However, we did not have the card as we weren't able to check in the night before. If you are coming in to this campground, I would arrive before 8pm if you have to leave early so you can make sure you are checked in.
Evelyn W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
We ended up coming in late on the way back from Oshkosh. Didn't realize that the gate agent shack closes at 8pm on Fridays and we arrived at 8pm. Had no issues getting in (all gates were open and went straight to the campsite) but were not able to check in. We had previously come through the weekend before on the way to Oshkosh and stayed at the exact same site (Owl's Roost 16), which was very sloped-I would stay here again but would choose a different site. We also left early the next morning (around 7am) and the gate agent shack was also not open by then, so we ended up just leaving because there was no way to check in/out. Normally, when checking out, you simply drop your campsite card in a mailbox on the way out and leave. However, we did not have the card as we weren't able to check in the night before. If you are coming in to this campground, I would arrive before 8pm if you have to leave early so you can make sure you are checked in.
Jerry D E
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: BRID
park was very clean , host was friendly, an well [atroled
Jerry D E
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: BRID
park was very clean , host was friendly, an well [atroled
Gary S
VerifiedAugust 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: CPOI
We have stayed here multiple times and it has been great each and every time.
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.
Elevation: 134 feet
5.3 mi drive to downtown Benton (about 11 min)
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: September 4, 2026
