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
Richard L
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: CPOI
wonderful place to camp
Ken S
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
Checking in was easy and attendants were very helpful.
Paula B
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
Nice trail. campground mostly empty. Our site 01 had a bad wasp issue in the tree and there were about 1 million flies! They were going to remove the tree as it looked to be dying. No camp host (ok with us) Ranger patrols pretty often (ok with us) being late October weather was great. Site cement pad pretty level but short for a 5th wheel to detach. Our truck was on a pretty significant decline, so we had to detach with rig way back on the site. Worked out ok just awkward. Didn’t use or look in the restrooms/ showers. Met some great neighbors!
James T
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: CPOI
Peaceful Quiet trip. Full hook up.
South Marcum is always quiet peaceful trip. Have stayed here multiple times.
James T
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: CPOI
Peaceful Quiet trip. Full hook up.
South Marcum is always quiet peaceful trip. Have stayed here multiple times.
Paula B
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
Nice trail. campground mostly empty. Our site 01 had a bad wasp issue in the tree and there were about 1 million flies! They were going to remove the tree as it looked to be dying. No camp host (ok with us) Ranger patrols pretty often (ok with us) being late October weather was great. Site cement pad pretty level but short for a 5th wheel to detach. Our truck was on a pretty significant decline, so we had to detach with rig way back on the site. Worked out ok just awkward. Didn’t use or look in the restrooms/ showers. Met some great neighbors!
Ken S
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
Checking in was easy and attendants were very helpful.
Timothy M
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: CPOI
Well maintained campground. Clean facilities and accommodating staff!
Timothy M
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: CPOI
Well maintained campground. Clean facilities and accommodating staff!
Beverly D
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 135, Loop: WPIN
We was in whuspering pines #135. We liked the being by the basketball court. The kids played basketball and drew with chalk. They rode bikes and scooters on it. We were also close to showerhouse and bathrooms. A nearby playground is a great thing too. We enjoyed the
nearby hiking trail and the kids liked the bike trail. We had great weather while we was there and it was a very pleasant campsite.
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
