About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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Playground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (613)
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground offers spacious, well-maintained sites and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite for families and nature enthusiasts. Many guests appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful views, and opportunities for wildlife observation, including birdwatching and witnessing pelican migrations. While some visitors noted minor maintenance issues and occasional pest problems, overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground offers spacious, well-maintained sites and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite for families and nature enthusiasts. Many guests appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful views, and opportunities for wildlife observation, including birdwatching and witnessing pelican migrations. While some visitors noted minor maintenance issues and occasional pest problems, overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Chris W
VerifiedMay 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: CPOI
Awesome campground, friendly hosts, peace, quiet and just enough nature to make the visit more enjoyable. Deer, owls, and various different birds were enjoyed.
GREGORY D
VerifiedApril 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: CPOI
The campground was mowed and reasonably kept up. Everything was perfect
Phillip J
VerifiedApril 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: BRID
This is our favorite campground with many good camping spots. The camp hosts are always friendly.
George P
VerifiedApril 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 135, Loop: WPIN
Nice long site
Carson S
VerifiedApril 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: OROO
Great campgound.
Kelly K
VerifiedApril 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: BRID
Very close to walmart and a farm store, gas and convenient store as well as fast food. Visitors Center center just across the dam.
Katherine S
VerifiedDecember 1, 2024 • Stayed at: T-03, Loop: WTES
Beautiful view of the lake. Lots aren't quite level.
Clifford B
VerifiedNovember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: BRID
Clean campground, spacious sites
Jeff G
VerifiedNovember 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: CPOI
Nice campground. Spots are nice sized. Spotty cell service/internet access. Clean. Rangers and camp hosts make regular rounds. Lots of deer. Well maintained.
Heather S
VerifiedNovember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: CPOI
Expect to hear the highway from the middle of the camp ground. Great place to see wildlife.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.0338 / -88.9402
Elevation: 134 feet
Policies & Rules
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All campers MUST register/ check-in with gate attendant upon arrival to receive site and vehicle tags. |
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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. |
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See Park Information Guide for additional rules and regulations. |
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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. |
