About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
Showers -
Dump Station -
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
Mark W
VerifiedNovember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 135, Loop: WPIN
Having water and sewer would have been great
Stephen B
VerifiedNovember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: CPOI
Very nice campground. The gentleman at the gate was very helpful and very polite. We will be back next year for sure.
Wayne K
VerifiedNovember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: BRID
Love staying at this campground. They have so much to do around the area. I especially love the bike path. It is so very long and wide. Stayed on site number 55 and it was fairly level but still needed a little leveling. It had a beautiful view of the lake and good access to the lake but down the hill.
Steven D
VerifiedNovember 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: CPOI
The weather was great. We went the week of Halloween saw a few trick-or-treaters, but it was nice.
Mike S
VerifiedOctober 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: CPOI
Love it, always clean and will mowed. LOTS of wild life. We seen lots of deer some turkey LOTS of squirrels. Most alway quite
Anna F
VerifiedOctober 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: CPOI
Great campground.
Louis B
VerifiedOctober 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 137, Loop: WPIN
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Rick F
VerifiedOctober 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: OROO
Our first time staying at South Marcum. We loved the campgrounds. We were on site 17 and were very happy with it. It is quite a large site. Very clean restrooms and nice shower house. Friendly staff at the gatehouse.
Beautiful lake and surrounding recreation areas. Very nice place overall!
Melody D
VerifiedOctober 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: BRID
We love camping at South Marcum. It is quiet, bathrooms are always clean, staff is friendly.
Deanna W
VerifiedOctober 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: BLOD
Site number 42 says it has 0 grade. Big slope side to side and a big drop off where the steps go. Camper must be parked far to the right. Private and shady. Tight area backing in from the road. Did get a 31' travel trailer in this spot
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. |
