About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
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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
Katherine F
VerifiedAugust 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: OROO
Lovely campground. Large shaded site. Hookups well placed.
Sharon L
VerifiedAugust 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: BRID
Love it
caite b
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: BRID
Site# 57 is very short, has a fair slope, and has a paved side area to park a vehicle. There are a couple of trees for shade. View is incredible. Bathrooms were mostly clean.
Terry P
VerifiedAugust 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: CPOI
Great camp ground, only downfall would be camp ground is out of town several miles so need to plan ahead for getting food prior to arrival. This was out third time at South Marcum which is our favorite camp ground.
Jeanette H
VerifiedAugust 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: BRID
Our original reservation for site 57 had a 5 degree slope that made it impossible to level our motirhome. Luckily, the gate was still open and we were moved to site 52. Bathrooms are clean with plenty of hot water.
Earl M
VerifiedJuly 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: CPOI
The grass was tall
Donald H
VerifiedJuly 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 125, Loop: CPOI
good shade
Eddie R
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: CPOI
Beautiful quiet campground
Dale F
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: CPOI
It would be nice if we had internet/wi-fi in the campgrounds. Verizon phones do not have service and when storms roll through we had no warning.
Laura d
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: BLOD
Very nice, clean campground.
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. |
