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
Donald K
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: BRID
Very nice and quiet place to stay and a lot to do
Gregory R
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: CPOI
The persimmons are messy in the fall. Good site bathroom shower and internet. Close to. the lake
Gregory R
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: CPOI
The persimmons are messy in the fall. Good site bathroom shower and internet. Close to. the lake
Karen S
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: CPOI
This is a beautiful campground, right next to the water. My pup and I loved the view and the big camping space. Thank you.
Larry C
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: BRID
Great COE park with nice long paved bike path. Easy roads for riding bikes into nearby town of Benson. FHU a big plus. Spacious sites. Love the Rend Lake area.
Karen S
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: CPOI
This is a beautiful campground, right next to the water. My pup and I loved the view and the big camping space. Thank you.
Larry C
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: BRID
Great COE park with nice long paved bike path. Easy roads for riding bikes into nearby town of Benson. FHU a big plus. Spacious sites. Love the Rend Lake area.
Christian D
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: CPOI
This spot has 2% uphill grade from road to back of spot. I have a 46 foot 5th wheel toy hauler and had to put 7 inch blocks under my front jacks to bring to level, which made me put 7 inch blocks under my main door steps and create a final step. Has limited shade and camp side faces south east - you'll have sun most of the day. Utilities are conveniently positioned. Access road is narrow and the front wheels of my Ford F450 had to go off the road when backing in. Watch out for that parking block on the utility side.
Now, that's the "bad". This is a very clean park, clean restrooms, Sue the camp host was very pleasant to talk with. It is a big park (3/4 mile walk to check in office). There is a pond in the center of all the campgrounds (they're arranged in a circle) with a path/trail around it. We didn't walk it, but looked well kept. I would camp here again.
Christian D
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: CPOI
This spot has 2% uphill grade from road to back of spot. I have a 46 foot 5th wheel toy hauler and had to put 7 inch blocks under my front jacks to bring to level, which made me put 7 inch blocks under my main door steps and create a final step. Has limited shade and camp side faces south east - you'll have sun most of the day. Utilities are conveniently positioned. Access road is narrow and the front wheels of my Ford F450 had to go off the road when backing in. Watch out for that parking block on the utility side.
Now, that's the "bad". This is a very clean park, clean restrooms, Sue the camp host was very pleasant to talk with. It is a big park (3/4 mile walk to check in office). There is a pond in the center of all the campgrounds (they're arranged in a circle) with a path/trail around it. We didn't walk it, but looked well kept. I would camp here again.
Kevin V
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 133, Loop: WPIN
Well maintained.
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
