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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
Eugene S
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: BLOD
You cannot beat rend lake campgrounds, especially South Marcum. I have stayed there twice this year and didnt want to leave. They have the best shower houses on the planet! Well laid out level pads and plenty of peace and quiet for everyone. If you like wildlife look no further her you have deer and turkeys everywhere, they just stand there and watch you go by.
Jill T
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: CPOI
Campsites are nice. Bathroom and showers are ok, a bit run down, but clean enough.
Jill T
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: CPOI
Campsites are nice. Bathroom and showers are ok, a bit run down, but clean enough.
Gayla T
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: CPOI
We had stormy weather the first night of our stay. There were several trees and limbs down throughout the campground. They did a wonderful job of clean up as soon as the storm was over.
Gayla T
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: CPOI
We had stormy weather the first night of our stay. There were several trees and limbs down throughout the campground. They did a wonderful job of clean up as soon as the storm was over.
shawn s
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: BRID
Me and my wife had an absolute great time. The site was beautiful and we were right in the lake!! New favorite place to camp 💯
Chris D
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: BRID
All the Rec.gov campsites at Rend Lake are nice. Boating, fishing, 30 miles of paved bike only trails. Abundant hiking. wild life. Close to restaurants, Wal Mart, anything you need or forgot, also playgrounds for the children, decent shower houses, reasonable fees.
shawn s
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: BRID
Me and my wife had an absolute great time. The site was beautiful and we were right in the lake!! New favorite place to camp 💯
Chris D
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: BRID
All the Rec.gov campsites at Rend Lake are nice. Boating, fishing, 30 miles of paved bike only trails. Abundant hiking. wild life. Close to restaurants, Wal Mart, anything you need or forgot, also playgrounds for the children, decent shower houses, reasonable fees.
Billie L
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: T-05, Loop: WTES
It was a good place to camp except they that is whomever takes care of the place could have clean the tree debris up from what looks like a tornado came through, but we all had a great 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
