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
Edwin K
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: OROO
Only one concern. I dont understand why the Corps doesn't contract some to cut down all the dead trees in the campgrounds and ESPECIALLY the dead limbs above the camper pads just waiting for a rain to get them wet and heavy and a good wind with it to break them off on top of someones camper. I camped at Dam West on Carlyle Lake over Memorial day weekend and was talking to one of the campers who said a limb DID fall on one of the camper trailers during the Friday storm. And dont you people understand that by not cutting out the dead trees, you are allowing the Emerald Ash Borers, or whatever is killing the trees to spread to the healthy trees. Or didnt they teach that at University of Illinois forestry program?
Ellen A
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: CPOI
Great place to camp. Trails and wineries not to far away. Lots of fishing opportunities. Clean showers and restrooms.
Kevin V
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: BLOD
very nice facility
Todd M
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: BRID
We enjoyed the overall experience. The bike trails and beach at another campground were very nice. However, at our campsite, the concrete picnic tables are not to our liking. Our campsite was 52 and the concrete picnic table was far away from our site. In my opinion the concrete picnic table should be replaced with a wood movable table that could be placed under an rv awning or placed anywhere to someone’s liking. Also there wasn’t firewood available to buy so we had to go find it elsewhere. Just my opinion but get rid of the concrete tables.
Ellen A
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: CPOI
Great place to camp. Trails and wineries not to far away. Lots of fishing opportunities. Clean showers and restrooms.
Kevin V
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: BLOD
very nice facility
Todd M
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: BRID
We enjoyed the overall experience. The bike trails and beach at another campground were very nice. However, at our campsite, the concrete picnic tables are not to our liking. Our campsite was 52 and the concrete picnic table was far away from our site. In my opinion the concrete picnic table should be replaced with a wood movable table that could be placed under an rv awning or placed anywhere to someone’s liking. Also there wasn’t firewood available to buy so we had to go find it elsewhere. Just my opinion but get rid of the concrete tables.
Gary K
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: BLOD
No place to clean fish! No fish cleaning stations!
Gary K
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: BLOD
No place to clean fish! No fish cleaning stations!
John M
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: CPOI
Great place to camp..The entire Rend Lake is a beautiful area..High grass was a problem but the lawn service is starting to catch up..The only real complaint is barking dogs..A little bark here and there is expected but some people will let them bark constantly
for hours..
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 3, 2026
