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
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.
Carmen H
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: CPOI
Both camp spots had a steep slope. The photos show the spots as being flat. Luckily our friends had extra leveling blocks.
Also October is a beautiful month and two whole loops was closed completely. The campground was sold out. Open up the campground in October.
John P
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 144, Loop: WPIN
Excellent time at South Marcum!! Very peaceful time! Very clean facilities!!!
John P
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 144, Loop: WPIN
Excellent time at South Marcum!! Very peaceful time! Very clean facilities!!!
Carmen H
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: CPOI
Both camp spots had a steep slope. The photos show the spots as being flat. Luckily our friends had extra leveling blocks.
Also October is a beautiful month and two whole loops was closed completely. The campground was sold out. Open up the campground in October.
Margaret B
VerifiedOctober 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: OROO
Lots of different trees to look at.
Margaret B
VerifiedOctober 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: OROO
Lots of different trees to look at.
Meg L
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: CPOI
We had a wonderful time. The site was very level and the weather was great!!
Cindy R
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: BRID
Beautiful spot to camp, clean, got to witness the pelican migration, pretty awesome.
Meg L
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: CPOI
We had a wonderful time. The site was very level and the weather was great!!
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
