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
Chris A
VerifiedNovember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: CPOI
South Marcum never disappoints no matter what spot we get. We started our 2 week stay on 112 and ended on 83 which i think is the best spot at the lake. Fall camping is the best!
Jeff L
VerifiedNovember 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: CPOI
Best campground on the lake.
Thomas H
VerifiedNovember 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: OROO
Love camping at south marcum!!! Ready for spring already!!
Catherine T
VerifiedOctober 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: CPOI
Great campground.
Harold H
VerifiedOctober 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: BRID
Best place to camp but you have to book early. You need more full hookups.
Marsha A
VerifiedOctober 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CPOI
Very nice. Rained a lot. Didnt get yo sit outside.
Mike M
VerifiedOctober 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
One our favorite campgrounds. Large spots, always clean, friendly staff, lots to do. We camp here a lot.
victor r
VerifiedOctober 27, 2020 • Stayed at: T-08, Loop: WTES
Very nice tent site with a full view of the lake and scenery. All the other guests were great. And the staff and Rangers was great as usual! Loved it and refreshing!
Teri K
October 26, 2020
Great bike trail and lots of wildlife. New sites are very nice with double wide asphalt, older sites are single wide asphalt and dirt. But pick your site by visually checking to see how level they are before you reserve a site. Lots of sites are very unlevel as in uphill or down hill. Restrooms and showers are very clean. Only negative is the VERY unlevel sites scattered around an outstanding campground.
Marcia C
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: CPOI
I would like to see some sites closer together so when I camp with friends, we aren't so far apart.
would like to see porta pottys available in non sewer sites.
I didn't know the button on the wall in bathroom was for air hand dryer.
Are there heaters in your shower rooms?
The parking pads were great, sites were very clean. Thanks for all that you do !
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
