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
Greg E
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: CPOI
I was at South Marcum on site 94. The only thing I would recommend is a water spout in that particular loop. The closest one was 1000 feet away. I know I should have filled up before I entered, but how many other people have done this. Needless to say I used 5 gallon water buckets.
Dalbert W
VerifiedOctober 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: CPOI
Our experience was excellent. Beautiful campground, great bike trails. Deer 🦌🦌🦌 everywhere.
Patricia D
VerifiedOctober 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: CPOI
Not too busy. Very helpful campground host and beautiful surroundings.
Deborah W
VerifiedOctober 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: CPOI
Our group had a very nice stay. Our sites were spaced nicely apart from each other. We visited Pheasant Hollow Winery twice during our stay. They had tables on the grounds spaced apart for social distancing. We came back a second day to experience live music which did not disappoint.
Kevin M
VerifiedOctober 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: CPOI
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Lee E
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: CPOI
We had a great campsite not to far from the lake. It was very nice and people were very friendly. Would definitely recommend this place.
Neil M
VerifiedOctober 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: CPOI
Beautiful camping area. Friendly camp hosts. Clean and well maintained
Tyler S
VerifiedOctober 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 134, Loop: WPIN
Good price, great park and super friendly hosts. Cleanest bathrooms Ithat 've had the pleasure of using at a campground. This is my three children 8. 4 and a newborns favorite and home campground. Thanks
Vicki L
VerifiedOctober 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: BRID
One of my favorite campgrounds. Campground sites are clean and kept mowed. There are several sites with nice views of the lake. They have a very nice bike/walking trail, which we use about every day while camping. Friendly staff.
Sarah H
VerifiedOctober 5, 2020 • Stayed at: T-02, Loop: WTES
Beautiful campground! The walk-in sites were a little closer together than expected, but we had a great trip!
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
