About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
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
Thomas P
VerifiedDecember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: CPOI
Another great COE park. Perfect when needing a quick overnight when traveling west or east.
Richard S
VerifiedNovember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: CPOI
very nice facilities and campsites. Excellent showers, IT gets a littl crowded with the boat people firherman, but its a nice place for a decent price.
William R
VerifiedNovember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: CPOI
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Janis S
VerifiedNovember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: CPOI
Nice campgrounds, the shower houses have been really nice, but I think it's time they could use some repairs like scraping some bad spots that are flaking, replaster and repaint. The floors could use a pressure wash. There are some fire pits needing replaced. Also some concrete picnic tables are nearing there life expectation and new metal ones would be nice! Keep maintaining a nice campground, we love it! Thanks
Hugh L
VerifiedNovember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: CPOI
We had a great site with plenty of room for our dogs. We enjoyed walking thru the park and on the bike path. The nature center was very interesting to visit also
Keith L
VerifiedNovember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: T-01, Loop: WTES
Tent only site was clean with clean bathrooms. Enjoyed the bike path and wildlife.
Chris W
VerifiedNovember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: CPOI
Excellent campground, friendly, helpful hosts, close to city, stores, etc.
Paula B
VerifiedNovember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
Beautiful loop, quiet and not full! The biggest drawback were the 100’s of stink bugs! Weeks later we are still dealing with them!
The loop next to us was already closed and made for really nice walks with the dogs! Lake was really low, at this time of year not shocked! We would recommend this campground for sure!
Art A
VerifiedNovember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: CPOI
We always enjoy staying at this COE facility, we visit at least twice per year and always find it clean and beautiful - you cant ask for anything mote!!
kenneth c
VerifiedNovember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CPOI
We always enjoy our stay at South Marcum. It’s always so peaceful and relaxing with our site on the water. Plenty of space between sites.
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. |
