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
Diana G
VerifiedNovember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CPOI
Nice big campsites. We love the space between sites. Not right on top of your neighbor.
Amy J
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: BRID
Excellent campground. Site 52 was set up a bit weird with the table and fire pit way to the side but it was not an issue at all. Super quiet, super clean.
Stephanie P
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: OROO
Overall wasn’t bad. It would be nice to have better parking for another vehicle or for guest since you are no longer able to have any part of your vehicle tires off the pavement and on the grass, a sewer dump location closer for each loop ( for the portable tote tanks ) and a shower house for each loop since it is electric hookup only. We have been camping at this campground since 1999
Mary P
VerifiedOctober 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: OROO
A lot of slanted sites. Has the feel of an older campground.
Angie B
VerifiedOctober 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: BRID
Always a beautiful experience!
This was our first time camping in my son's handicap assesible Sprinter van. Sure wish the rain would of stayed away but we always manage to have a great time whatever we do.
Camp host was friendly and out spot was perfect!
Rodger M
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: CPOI
Very nice spacious sites.
Donna B
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: OROO
We stayed in Owl’s Roost loop, site 6. We love this loop because the sites are nice and grassy, but there are also trees. We had several visits from deer. Just a beautiful place to spend time. Site 6 does not have water or sewer, but we filled up our fresh water tank and made it just fine. We plan to come back next year!
Jill J
VerifiedOctober 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: CPOI
We love South Marcum. Great section of bike trail, close to spillway, and easy access to Sandusky cove from the boat ramp. Plus tons of wildlife! Beautiful campground!
Kenneth K
VerifiedOctober 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: CPOI
Love staying at Rend Lake.
alicia s
VerifiedOctober 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: CPOI
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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. |
