About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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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
Jeff W
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: CPOI
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Maggie S
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: CPOI
The campground has a 12 mile (one way) PAVED bicycle trail through the woods!!
We love it!
Jana V
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 137, Loop: WPIN
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Deborah R
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: CPOI
Starting with the hosts, they were very helpful. We stayed in one of the best spots. Great view , lots of room to entertain other campers for cookouts and board games. We were fortunate to be able to stay almost two weeks , we had to leave early for a wedding but they were very accommodating we have been camping there for about 6 -7 years and hope to be able to do it for many more.
Terry H
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: BLOD
Very nice place to go camping.
Leila Z
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: BLOD
We absolutely love camping at Rend Lake and always go to South Marcum campground. The bath houses/restrooms are ALWAYS clean. We love how spacious the campsites are in South Marcum.
Elecia B
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: T-14, Loop: WTES
Gorgeous site! Clean campground!
Mike S
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
We try to spend at least one week every year at South Marcum we have always enjoyed the cleanliness of not only all of the facilities, but the campground itself. Due to rain the lawn needed mowed, but we know that that was unavoidable. We really enjoy the wide And smooth bike trail. To my opinion. This is a must for all campers families as well as retirees.
Reba S
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: CPOI
I have used Black Dog rentals for kayak rental. They will deliver kayak wherever you want and are very helpful regarding weather, etc.
William F
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: CPOI
Always a great place to camp and hike and bike
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. |
