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
Alan C
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: CPOI
South Marcum Campground on Lake Rend in Illinois has to be the best Army Corp Facility we have stayed at. We have stayed in many Army Corp. in Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Kansas, South Carolina, and Iowa.
Nathan B
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: BRID
Clean Campground
James S
VerifiedMay 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: CPOI
Beautiful campgrounds, our site, #129 was a super level, nice spacious site. The gate attendant was very friendly and all of the rangers waved and said hello as they drove by. Will most definitely come again
Megan R
VerifiedMay 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: WPIN
Clean sites, lots of volunteers keeping the area picked up and tidy. Plenty of access to bathrooms and we were right next to a playground which was a huge plus for our 3yr old.
Ken S
VerifiedMay 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: BLOD
One of our favorite places
Daniel R
VerifiedMay 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: CPOI
Love this campground. Gun Creek is another story
John and Connie K
VerifiedMay 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: CPOI
We always love this campground. Good staff, clean facilities, large sites. All we can want. Site 80 was so nice being right on the water.
Phil P
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: OROO
Great scenery, great sites, great trails. Excellent place for family and friends!
David G
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: BRID
Good maintained camping ground.
Patricia P
VerifiedMay 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: CPOI
Many great campsites, especially right along the water. Bathrooms didn't have soap, which was strange. Great value considering location
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. |
