About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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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
Gary B
VerifiedOctober 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: CPOI
This was the first time at this campground. I had an electric only site, but it worked perfectly. the site was very large and surrounded by woods. The bathhouse was large and clean. I could see the water from my site, but most of the sites were not on the water. There is no beach at this campground. The playground was OK. It was only a few miles from the nearest WalMart and Rural King
Terry P
VerifiedOctober 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: BRID
Site had a significant slope both front to back and side to side. It would be very difficult to get site level unless you had auto leveling on your rig which we did however ours were not functioning!! The table is also too far from the front of your camper unless you are tent camping. Camp ground in general is very well kept however and booth staff are friendly and helpful.
Megan Y
VerifiedOctober 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: CPOI
This is our favorite campground! It is clean and quiet, with tons of trees and deer everywhere! Plus, the showers are fantastic!!
William H
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2023 • Stayed at: T-14, Loop: WTES
Everything from the reservation to the actually tent camping experience was awesome.
James K
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 137, Loop: WPIN
Our campsite was fine and we love camping at Rend Lake but this time we found the gate attendant less than helpful. There was only one other party in the campground. Our friends asked if they could make a site change to move closer to us. The attendant said NO! Why not? The site was empty and not reserved. We felt the attendant could have been more helpful.
Vicki L
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: OROO
We stayed 10 nights on this site. Maybe not the best site if it's been raining a lot or will be. Looks like it would be pretty muddy. You can see a lot of ruts from campers before. It sits on a curve so its a little hard to back into without going in them. Was quiet for the most part. Of course the traffic picks up on the weekend. You can hear the noise from the interstate that's near by when you are sitting outside. The site is a little unlevel, downhill to the door side of camper, The bike trail here is great. They keep it well maintained. If you like to see deer, this is the campground for that. The host was very nice, we were greeted with a big smile.
Sandra C
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: BLOD
The spot, SM 38, is a little uneven side to side making that first step in to the camper a little high. Nothing on the door side if camper for a ways. We had the two sites side by side and it was great!
Mike S
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
Love this park, clean, quit
James R
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: CPOI
Great location, clean showers and toilet. A great place to stay.
theresa l
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: BLOD
The Campsite was well maintained, set up great for camping, really enjoyed walks around the loop and seeing all the deer, turkeys and ground hog. I think we even had a visit from a skunk. Great experience.
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. |
