About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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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
Margaret B
VerifiedMay 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OROO
Site 18 @ S. Marcum campground.
Beautiful park and campground. Lots of shade. Clean restroom (did not use shower house).
The paved walking paths were excellent.
Our site slanted down one side so we had to use 3 blocks to level. The site was long enough for our 36’ camper with slides on both sides and our truck with room to spare.
Picnic table had some standing water & completely flooded with heavy rain. Most of the water drained within 24 hours.
Most sites we noticed had some kind of slant but nothing a leveling block or two can’t fix nor prevent us from coming back. Overall this campground is one of our favorites. We plan on returning and may try other sections and/or Army Corp Engineers campgrounds on the lake.
Christopher B
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: BRID
Verizon phone signal is weak, and wish grass was cut. Overall we love this campground and will continue to come here every year!
Rick G
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: CPOI
Great location!
Emily U
VerifiedMay 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: CPOI
Probably the best site there is!
Dianne R
VerifiedMay 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: CPOI
Good lake view. Nice area to walk around in the park. We got to see some turkeys, deer, and other animals in the park.
Mike S
VerifiedMay 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: CPOI
We try to camp at least 2
Time a year at Rend Lake. Always clean and keep mowed.
A very good walk/ bike path. You do need to ck web site for how level the sites are or are not!
berta p
VerifiedMay 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: BLOD
Very shaded. Loved the space between each site. Clean. Lots of dear and different kinds of birds. So peaceful and quiet.
Alicia W
VerifiedMay 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: CPOI
Another great COE campground!
William A
VerifiedMay 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: CPOI
Very nice site.
rick s
VerifiedMay 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: CPOI
We absolutely love rend lake. The problem is you have to reserve a site 6 months ahead or sooner. Which is not right at all. Us locals are the ones who pay the taxes to keep it running and we can't get in to enjoy it. It needs to go back to first come first serve.
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. |
