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
Roger H
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: CPOI
Site fairly level - location of picnic table and fire pit is odd - at the back of the site
Joanne L
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: CPOI
COE campgrounds never let you down, they are always well maintained and beautiful. Campsites, fire pits, picnic tables, and comfort stations are clean at a reasonable price.
Would highly recommend everyone to check them out.
Molly B
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: BRID
Clean, quiet, well kept campground.
Dave C
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: BLOD
We had a wonderful relaxing time.
THERESA A
VerifiedAugust 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: BRID
The best thing I've found in Illinois.
Donald H
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: CPOI
nice campsite but very little grass
Julia S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: CPOI
Had 2 change sites cause of mud hole issue but the replacement site was great
Earl M
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: CPOI
It’s a nice campground
William S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CPOI
It was nice having a bathroom/shower house so close to our camp spot and they were new a bonus. we have camped alot at South Marcum we really enjoy that campground.
Jeremy H
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: CPOI
Nice shaded pad close to showers.
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. |
