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About South Marcum Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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 (1358)
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained grounds and spacious, shaded sites, making it a serene and enjoyable place to camp. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, including showers and restrooms, and the proximity to outdoor activities like biking and fishing. While some guests experienced issues with site leveling and internet access, overall, the campground is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained grounds and spacious, shaded sites, making it a serene and enjoyable place to camp. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, including showers and restrooms, and the proximity to outdoor activities like biking and fishing. While some guests experienced issues with site leveling and internet access, overall, the campground is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Richard S
VerifiedMay 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: CPOI
Always a very good stay
James L
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: CPOI
Beautiful location and well maintained. Some of the facilities are showing their age but all was clean and functioning well.
Patrick W
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: T-10, Loop: WTES
Just know that if it’s a tent site you will not be able to park your car right next to where you are camping. So I upgraded and got a spot where I could park right next to it.
Debra K
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: OROO
Small Campground that is usually very quiet.
Rachel D
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: T-02, Loop: WTES
T2 was a great tent spot. The site was clean and organized, and at check-in the gatekeeper told us where to get firewood. We kept our food items in our car as there was a raccoon who would visit about once per night looking for an easy meal. Bathrooms were serviceable, due to the holiday weekend crowds the floors were a little wet and muddy from foot traffic but on a less crowded weekend I don’t think that would have been an issue. Bring your own roll of dry toilet paper with you. Campground was beautiful, we will definitely be back!
Alyssa M
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: T-04, Loop: WTES
Very nice camp ground
Kevin V
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: OROO
A great place to camp
Justin O
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: BLOD
It was perfect! Very beautiful and those guys that do all the mowing out their are doing a fine job!!!
Mike M
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: CPOI
Great place to camp. We camp there every year!!
Kristena G
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: CPOI
My family and myself had a great time and cant wait to come back in a couple weeks to do it again
Location & Directions for South Marcum Campground
South Marcum Campground, Benton, IL 62812 United States
Elevation: 134 ft
Getting There
From I-57 take exit 71 and turn west onto Highway 14. After 3 mi turn right on Rend City Road, then right on Rend Lake Dam Rd. Continue 3 mi to the park entrance on the left.
Highway access
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.
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: October 19, 2026
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