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
Robin V
VerifiedApril 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: BRID
This park was great! Very peaceful with many spaces large enough to fit our 43 ft RV. I only wish that the website told you there were FHU here b/c then we would have stayed longer.
Tony B
VerifiedApril 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: CPOI
Driving instruction through camp area were very clear and accurate. Asphalt pads, our lot was level side to side. All sites in our area appear large enough to accommodate tent camping, which is great for when some of our family camp with us. The lake is only a short walk away with plenty of area to launch a kayak/canoe or maybe toss a line. There is also a very nice bike/walk path through the area. My only negative comment is about the picnic table. It is time for the concrete tables to go, very uncomfortable and they are where they are. Over all a great place to set up camp.
Tony B
VerifiedApril 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: CPOI
Driving instruction through camp area were very clear and accurate. Asphalt pads, our lot was level side to side. All sites in our area appear large enough to accommodate tent camping, which is great for when some of our family camp with us. The lake is only a short walk away with plenty of area to launch a kayak/canoe or maybe toss a line. There is also a very nice bike/walk path through the area. My only negative comment is about the picnic table. It is time for the concrete tables to go, very uncomfortable and they are where they are. Over all a great place to set up camp.
Michael L
VerifiedApril 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: CPOI
Nice campground with sites well spaced and shaded. Our site (76) had a view of the lake. Only problem was traffic noise from a highway that was visible across the lake. Nice camping experience that we would visit again.
Michael L
VerifiedApril 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: CPOI
Nice campground with sites well spaced and shaded. Our site (76) had a view of the lake. Only problem was traffic noise from a highway that was visible across the lake. Nice camping experience that we would visit again.
Bart S
VerifiedApril 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: CPOI
Stayed at South Marcum, everything was great!
Bart S
VerifiedApril 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: CPOI
Stayed at South Marcum, everything was great!
Donald H
VerifiedApril 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: CPOI
restroom/showers were very clean and well maintained
Larry K
VerifiedApril 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 125, Loop: CPOI
Always have a great time
david a
VerifiedApril 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: CPOI
Shower house floor was dirty, 2 of the 4 restrooms lights did not work.
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
