About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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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
Derek G
VerifiedMay 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: BLOD
Couldn’t park at the shower house!! There was to many cars parked there that were with other campers I guess!! There was a golf cart that keep driving by full of people and kids!!
Jeff M
VerifiedMay 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 138, Loop: WPIN
Great time great location
John B
VerifiedMay 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: BLOD
Awesome campground. Very well kept. Friendly staff at the gate.
Denise K
VerifiedMay 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: BLOD
Beautiful campsite #22, one of the best in the campground. We camp here often and this was our first time in this loop. When we spend a few days or more we love having a full hook-up site. This site was FHU and very large and private. Altogether a wonderful experience. However there were some severely sloped drives on this loop, so be careful when booking.
Joe T
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: CPOI
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Kristen H
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: CPOI
We had a great site for watching the eclipse. We love the open area to back into sites and the large spaces between campsites. The campground is convenient to nearby stores and restaurants as well as a really nice winery.
PAMELA P
VerifiedApril 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
I thought the camp grounds were beautiful and clean mowing was excellent and the gate attendant was very friendly and gave information to the site.
Jerry D E
VerifiedApril 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: CPOI
its very clean an well patrolled, check in person was very helpful an friendly
Holly C
VerifiedApril 23, 2024 • Stayed at: T-01, Loop: WTES
Had a great time in a tent site at South Marcum. Sites are big and relatively private. Love the lack of development around the lake, but I did hear interstate traffic all night.
Bathrooms have hot water and were cleaned every morning. I really wish they had a cleaning station for cooking, but we made do.
Oh and there are raccoons - keep the food in bins or in the car.
All in all I would definitely go back- it’s a beautiful place.
Thomas D
VerifiedApril 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: CPOI
This is a very nice campground. The facilities were kept clean. There were several miles of paved hiking paths. Our campsite had a level, paved area for our RV and there was plenty of room for a 12-man tent.
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. |
