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About South Marcum Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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 (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
Christine B
VerifiedApril 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CPOI
This is a beautiful campground, with lake views. The ranger stopped by just after we set up, he was polite and helpful. It was very easy to reserve our site. We have stayed here in the past also. It's quiet and relaxing. The sites are large, with and extra space for parking. The cost was low for this quality campground with full services.
Tammy K
VerifiedApril 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: CPOI
From the minute we pulled our camper in the guard followed us around the entire time to tell us the rules then blocked my daughter in at the parking lot at the bathrooms and wouldn’t get out to tell her why she was blocked in. She couldn’t back out and she had just dropped her Grandma off at the bathroom. Then I asked him why he had her blocked in and he said to tell her she went down a one way then I took my grandkids to the park and parked his truck walked over and scared the kids to tell me the rules of the campground and that my car tire was in the grass then told me no golf carts. I was going to have an 80th bday for my dad with a lot of elderly people and he said well they will have to walk. Then went back to our campsite to tell my husband more rules. So we went home and came back and took our camper somewhere else and we will never camp at rend lake again!
Tammy K
VerifiedApril 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: CPOI
From the minute we pulled our camper in the guard followed us around the entire time to tell us the rules then blocked my daughter in at the parking lot at the bathrooms and wouldn’t get out to tell her why she was blocked in. She couldn’t back out and she had just dropped her Grandma off at the bathroom. Then I asked him why he had her blocked in and he said to tell her she went down a one way then I took my grandkids to the park and parked his truck walked over and scared the kids to tell me the rules of the campground and that my car tire was in the grass then told me no golf carts. I was going to have an 80th bday for my dad with a lot of elderly people and he said well they will have to walk. Then went back to our campsite to tell my husband more rules. So we went home and came back and took our camper somewhere else and we will never camp at rend lake again!
Joyce C
VerifiedApril 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: BRID
Very nice place to camp and the person at check in was super helpful and kind.
Joyce C
VerifiedApril 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: BRID
Very nice place to camp and the person at check in was super helpful and kind.
Carol M
VerifiedApril 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: CPOI
We loved the campground and had such high hopes of enjoying our time there. However, our campsite and the campground were absolutely overrun with TICKS! Both of our pups are on strong anti flea/tick meds but they were literally covered in ticks every time they went outside. This is not only disgusting, but also dangerous to both animals and humans. A little grass maintenance would go a long way in helping this.
There is so much potential at this beautiful park, but the tick problem is a no go for us.
Carol M
VerifiedApril 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: CPOI
We loved the campground and had such high hopes of enjoying our time there. However, our campsite and the campground were absolutely overrun with TICKS! Both of our pups are on strong anti flea/tick meds but they were literally covered in ticks every time they went outside. This is not only disgusting, but also dangerous to both animals and humans. A little grass maintenance would go a long way in helping this.
There is so much potential at this beautiful park, but the tick problem is a no go for us.
janet d
VerifiedApril 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: CPOI
We enjoyed the beautiful lake view from our site and enjoyed the quiet atmosphere
Lois J
VerifiedApril 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: BRID
As always, we enjoyed our stay at South Marcum; however, we were not properly equipped for the unlevel site that we had chosen to occupy.
janet d
VerifiedApril 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: CPOI
We enjoyed the beautiful lake view from our site and enjoyed the quiet atmosphere
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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