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About South Marcum Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
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RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
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- 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
William A
VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: BRID
If you come here u will want to come back
Anthony M
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: WPIN
We always have a good time kids love it
Julie P
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: CPOI
The park was beautiful and well taken care of. Lots of wildlife. Shower house was very clean. We had site 126. Great shaded site. Fire ring was clean, concrete picnic table and asphalt camping driveway. The area between the camping spot and picnic table had been washed out at some point as lots of tree roots were out of the ground making it a tripping hazard
Steve K
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: CPOI
This is a beautiful park. Plenty of space between sites. Our spot was level an plenty long enough for our 38’ pull behind and truck. Would definitely stay here again.
Michael D
VerifiedAugust 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: CPOI
The spot I reserved was 82 I believe. We got there and apparently I hadn’t realized it had a pitch. It would have been too difficult to impossible to level out trailer. Do we went to the attendant and he was no longer on duty. So we called recreation.gov and selected another spot. #122. It was very level. The site was spacious and shaded. But it was too shaded to use our Starlink. We had no Verizon tower for our data so that part of our stay wasn’t good but we got used to having no internet.
We brought our e-bikes and rode the bike trail twice and we enjoyed it except for the 100 degree heat. That couldn’t be helped. Other than that we enjoyed the campground -we had full hookups- and that was perfect. This is a great campground and we will come back but try to get a spot where we can use our Starlink.
Carol B
VerifiedAugust 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 140, Loop: WPIN
We were van-camping. Campground was quiet. Nice view of the dam at dawn. Showers were clean and a water was warm.
Rick G
VerifiedAugust 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: BRID
The park was nice and clean. I loved our site except for the slope. I didn't look at that when I booked but we made it work. I would go back again.
Mark W
VerifiedAugust 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: CPOI
Everything was great!!
David F
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: BRID
We gave stayed at South Marcum previously. This is our favorite campground at Rend Lake. Site 60 full hookup plenty long for our 38' fifth wheel and parking. Very spacious site. Lots of walking or bike trails. Highly reccomend!! Our Tmobile was a little sketchy but did work somewhat. Very clean, plenty of dumpsters.
Meg L
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 125, Loop: CPOI
We had a wonderful time camping this year. The boys, and their 2 friends, loved swimming in Rend Lake, visiting the Dam, playing at the playground, roasting marshmallows, riding the bike trail and we did spend a rainy day at the movie theater in Carbondale. We always have a great time making memories with family!!
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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