South Marcum Campground

South Marcum Campground, Benton, Illinois, United States
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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers
Playground Playground
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Available sites

159 total sites
RV Sites 145 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 14 sites Check Availability

About South Marcum Campground

South Marcum Campground is located on the south-eastern shore of Rend Lake— the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Whether you're looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, you'll find it here in the heart of Southern Illinois.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 27 to Nov 8

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

159 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 75 ft long · Paved
🚐 002, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 75 ft long · Paved
🚐 003, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 69 ft long · Paved
🚐 004, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 71 ft long · Paved
🚐 005, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 62 ft long · Paved
🚐 006, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 66 ft long · Paved
🚐 007, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 74 ft long · Paved
🚐 008, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 70 ft long · Paved
🚐 009, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 67 ft long · Paved
🚐 010, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 70 ft long · Paved
🚐 011, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 76 ft long · Paved
🚐 012, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 56 ft long · Paved
🚐 013, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 65 ft long · Paved
🚐 014, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 015, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 58 ft long · Paved
🚐 016, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 64 ft long · Paved
🚐 017, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 69 ft long · Paved
🚐 018, Loop: OROO RV
Pet Friendly · 71 ft long · Paved
🚐 019, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 64 ft long · Paved
🚐 020, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 63 ft long · Paved
🚐 021, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 74 ft long · Paved
🚐 022, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 68 ft long · Paved
🚐 023, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 52 ft long · Paved
🚐 024, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 93 ft long · Paved
🚐 025, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 70 ft long · Paved
🚐 026, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 027, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 78 ft long · Paved
🚐 028, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 61 ft long · Paved
🚐 029, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 91 ft long · Paved
🚐 030, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 52 ft long · Paved
🚐 031, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 83 ft long · Paved
🚐 032, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 65 ft long · Paved
🚐 033, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 58 ft long · Paved
🚐 034, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 87 ft long · Paved
🚐 035, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 94 ft long · Paved
🚐 036, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 62 ft long · Paved
🚐 037, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 75 ft long · Paved
🚐 038, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 64 ft long · Paved
🚐 039, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 79 ft long · Paved
🚐 040, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 63 ft long · Paved
🚐 041, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 58 ft long · Paved
🚐 042, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 73 ft long · Paved
🚐 043, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 59 ft long · Paved
🚐 044, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 62 ft long · Paved
🚐 045, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 46 ft long · Paved
🚐 046, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 53 ft long · Paved
🚐 047, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 66 ft long · Paved
🚐 048, Loop: BLOD RV
Pet Friendly · 57 ft long · Paved
🚐 049, Loop: BRID RV
Pet Friendly · 55 ft long · Paved
🚐 050, Loop: BRID RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 051, Loop: BRID RV
Pet Friendly · 67 ft long · Paved
🚐 052, Loop: BRID RV
Pet Friendly · 36 ft long · Paved
🚐 053, Loop: BRID RV
Pet Friendly · 41 ft long · Paved
🚐 054, Loop: BRID RV
Pet Friendly · 42 ft long · Paved
🚐 055, Loop: BRID RV
Pet Friendly · 69 ft long · Paved
🚐 056, Loop: BRID RV
Pet Friendly · 71 ft long · Paved
🚐 057, Loop: BRID RV
Pet Friendly · 42 ft long · Paved
🚐 058, Loop: BRID RV
Pet Friendly · 57 ft long · Paved
🚐 059, Loop: BRID RV
Pet Friendly · 51 ft long · Paved
🚐 060, Loop: BRID RV
Pet Friendly · 74 ft long · Paved
🚐 061, Loop: BRID RV
Pet Friendly · 64 ft long · Paved
🚐 062, Loop: BRID RV
Pet Friendly · 69 ft long · Paved
🚐 063, Loop: BRID RV
Pet Friendly · 57 ft long · Paved
🚐 065, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 72 ft long · Paved
🚐 066, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 44 ft long · Paved
🚐 067, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 65 ft long · Paved
🚐 068, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 069, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 72 ft long · Paved
🚐 070, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 83 ft long · Paved
🚐 071, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 79 ft long · Paved
🚐 072, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 76 ft long · Paved
🚐 073, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 70 ft long · Paved
🚐 074, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 67 ft long · Paved
🚐 075, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 89 ft long · Paved
🚐 076, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 66 ft long · Paved
🚐 077, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 73 ft long · Paved
🚐 078, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 65 ft long · Paved
🚐 079, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 89 ft long · Paved
🚐 080, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 61 ft long · Paved
🚐 081, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 81 ft long · Paved
🚐 082, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 42 ft long · Paved
🚐 083, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 70 ft long · Paved
🚐 084, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 67 ft long · Paved
🚐 085, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 63 ft long · Paved
🚐 086, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 46 ft long · Paved
🚐 087, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 49 ft long · Paved
🚐 088, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 38 ft long · Paved
🚐 089, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 090, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 39 ft long · Paved
🚐 091, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 092, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 77 ft long · Paved
🚐 093, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 77 ft long · Paved
🚐 094, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 59 ft long · Paved
🚐 095, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 84 ft long · Paved
🚐 096, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 85 ft long · Paved
🚐 097, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 76 ft long · Paved
🚐 098, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 93 ft long · Paved
🚐 099, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 93 ft long · Paved
🚐 100, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 53 ft long · Paved
🚐 101, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 55 ft long · Paved
🚐 102, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 71 ft long · Paved
🚐 103, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 104, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 105, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
🚐 106, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 63 ft long · Paved
🚐 107, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 76 ft long · Paved
🚐 108, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 38 ft long · Paved
🚐 109, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 74 ft long · Paved
🚐 110, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 37 ft long · Paved
🚐 111, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 42 ft long · Paved
🚐 112, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 113, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 69 ft long · Paved
🚐 114, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 98 ft long · Paved
🚐 115, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 39 ft long · Paved
🚐 116, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 72 ft long · Paved
🚐 117, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 66 ft long · Paved
🚐 118, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 65 ft long · Paved
🚐 119, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 69 ft long · Paved
🚐 120, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 66 ft long · Paved
🚐 121, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 73 ft long · Paved
🚐 122, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 67 ft long · Paved
🚐 123, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 39 ft long · Paved
🚐 124, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 52 ft long · Paved
🚐 125, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 73 ft long · Paved
🚐 126, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 74 ft long · Paved
🚐 127, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 82 ft long · Paved
🚐 128, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 129, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 130, Loop: WPIN RV
Pet Friendly · 65 ft long · Paved
🚐 131, Loop: WPIN RV
Pet Friendly · 68 ft long · Paved
🚐 132, Loop: WPIN RV
Pet Friendly · 83 ft long · Paved
🚐 133, Loop: WPIN RV
Pet Friendly · 83 ft long · Paved
🚐 134, Loop: WPIN RV
Pet Friendly · 54 ft long · Paved
🚐 135, Loop: WPIN RV
Pet Friendly · 69 ft long · Paved
🚐 136, Loop: WPIN RV
Pet Friendly · 63 ft long · Paved
🚐 137, Loop: WPIN RV
Pet Friendly · 61 ft long · Paved
🚐 138, Loop: WPIN RV
Pet Friendly · 90 ft long · Paved
🚐 140, Loop: WPIN RV
Pet Friendly · 69 ft long · Paved
🚐 141, Loop: WPIN RV
Pet Friendly · 63 ft long · Paved
🚐 142, Loop: WPIN RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 143, Loop: WPIN RV
Pet Friendly · 61 ft long · Paved
🚐 144, Loop: WPIN RV
Pet Friendly · 57 ft long · Paved
🚐 145, Loop: WPIN RV
Pet Friendly · 63 ft long · Paved
🚐 146, Loop: WPIN RV
Pet Friendly · 66 ft long · Paved
🚐 147, Loop: WPIN RV
Pet Friendly · 68 ft long · Paved
⛺ T-01, Loop: WTES Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ T-02, Loop: WTES Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ T-03, Loop: WTES Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ T-04, Loop: WTES Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ T-05, Loop: WTES Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ T-06, Loop: WTES Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ T-07, Loop: WTES Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ T-08, Loop: WTES Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ T-09, Loop: WTES Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ T-10, Loop: WTES Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ T-11, Loop: WTES Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ T-12, Loop: WTES Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ T-13, Loop: WTES Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ T-14, Loop: WTES Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

Reviews (1358)

Verified Only

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

4.5
1358 reviews
5
63.8%
867
4
24.9%
338
3
8.4%
114
2
1.3%
17
1
1.6%
22

Adam P

Verified

May 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: CPOI

5

One of our favorite spots!

Tracy H

Verified

May 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: CPOI

5

Beautiful campground, trees, water, restrooms etc. staff was available and very friendly

Paula T

Verified

May 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: CPOI

5

Everyone at the campsite and Visitor Center were extremely friendly and helpful. The campsites and the facilities were clean and well maintained. Looking forward to our next visit!

Brian M

Verified

May 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: OROO

5

Had site 4. Nice long site. Level enough I didn’t need any leveling blocks. Big grass area on patio side gives lots of privacy and room for dogs. 2 bars of Verizon. Several over the air TV channels. Two lane dump station on the way out. Would stay again if in the area.

Vernon W

Verified

May 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: CPOI

5

We always love South Marcum. Wonderful cite, friendly and respectful people, and able to fish easily. A wonderful place to make new friends.

Abbey M

Verified

May 4, 2026 • Stayed at: T-01, Loop: WTES

4

Great location right next to they spillway it’s beautiful

Abbey M

Verified

May 4, 2026 • Stayed at: T-01, Loop: WTES

4

Great location right next to they spillway it’s beautiful

Lois R

Verified

May 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: CPOI

4

Very nice campground & friendly staff.

Lois R

Verified

May 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: CPOI

4

Very nice campground & friendly staff.

dave s

Verified

May 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: CPOI

5

Great campsites in the pines!!

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.

Nearest town

Benton, IL - 5.3 mi

About 11 min to downtown

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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