About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1243)
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment, with spacious sites and beautiful lake views that many visitors appreciate. The campground features clean facilities, helpful staff, and enjoyable bike trails, making it a great spot for family outings. However, some reviews noted issues with ticks, unlevel sites, and the presence of pests like stink bugs, which could detract from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment, with spacious sites and beautiful lake views that many visitors appreciate. The campground features clean facilities, helpful staff, and enjoyable bike trails, making it a great spot for family outings. However, some reviews noted issues with ticks, unlevel sites, and the presence of pests like stink bugs, which could detract from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Leila Z
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: BLOD
We absolutely love camping at Rend Lake and always go to South Marcum campground. The bath houses/restrooms are ALWAYS clean. We love how spacious the campsites are in South Marcum.
Elecia B
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: T-14, Loop: WTES
Gorgeous site! Clean campground!
Elecia B
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: T-14, Loop: WTES
Gorgeous site! Clean campground!
Mike S
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
We try to spend at least one week every year at South Marcum we have always enjoyed the cleanliness of not only all of the facilities, but the campground itself. Due to rain the lawn needed mowed, but we know that that was unavoidable. We really enjoy the wide And smooth bike trail. To my opinion. This is a must for all campers families as well as retirees.
Mike S
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
We try to spend at least one week every year at South Marcum we have always enjoyed the cleanliness of not only all of the facilities, but the campground itself. Due to rain the lawn needed mowed, but we know that that was unavoidable. We really enjoy the wide And smooth bike trail. To my opinion. This is a must for all campers families as well as retirees.
Reba S
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: CPOI
I have used Black Dog rentals for kayak rental. They will deliver kayak wherever you want and are very helpful regarding weather, etc.
Reba S
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: CPOI
I have used Black Dog rentals for kayak rental. They will deliver kayak wherever you want and are very helpful regarding weather, etc.
Alan C
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: CPOI
South Marcum Campground on Lake Rend in Illinois has to be the best Army Corp Facility we have stayed at. We have stayed in many Army Corp. in Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Kansas, South Carolina, and Iowa.
William F
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: CPOI
Always a great place to camp and hike and bike
Nathan B
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: BRID
Clean Campground
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.
South Marcum Campground is accessible from I-57 via exit 71, then west on Highway 14. The campground is located approximately 3 miles from the highway exit.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.0338 / -88.9402
Elevation: 134 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- All campers MUST register/ check-in with gate attendant upon arrival to receive site and vehicle tags.
- 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.
- See Park Information Guide for additional rules and regulations.
- 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.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
