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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
- Showers
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- Playground
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1358)
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained grounds and spacious, shaded sites, making it a serene and enjoyable place to camp. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, including showers and restrooms, and the proximity to outdoor activities like biking and fishing. While some guests experienced issues with site leveling and internet access, overall, the campground is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained grounds and spacious, shaded sites, making it a serene and enjoyable place to camp. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, including showers and restrooms, and the proximity to outdoor activities like biking and fishing. While some guests experienced issues with site leveling and internet access, overall, the campground is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Christian D
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: CPOI
This spot has 2% uphill grade from road to back of spot. I have a 46 ft 5th wheel toy hauler and had to put 7 inch blocks under my front jacks to bring to level, which made me put 7 inch blocks under my main door steps and create a final step. Has limited shade and camp side faces south east - you'll have sun most of the day. Utilities are conveniently positioned. Access road is narrow and the front wheels of my Ford F450 had to go off the road when backing in. Watch out for that parking block on the utility side.
Now, that's the "bad". This is a very clean park, clean restrooms, Sue the camp host was very pleasant to talk with. It is a big park (3/4 mi walk to check in office). There is a pond in the center of all the campgrounds (they're arranged in a circle) with a path/trail around it. We didn't walk it, but looked well kept. I would camp here again.
Kevin V
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 133, Loop: WPIN
Well maintained.
Christian D
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: CPOI
This spot has 2% uphill grade from road to back of spot. I have a 46 ft 5th wheel toy hauler and had to put 7 inch blocks under my front jacks to bring to level, which made me put 7 inch blocks under my main door steps and create a final step. Has limited shade and camp side faces south east - you'll have sun most of the day. Utilities are conveniently positioned. Access road is narrow and the front wheels of my Ford F450 had to go off the road when backing in. Watch out for that parking block on the utility side.
Now, that's the "bad". This is a very clean park, clean restrooms, Sue the camp host was very pleasant to talk with. It is a big park (3/4 mi walk to check in office). There is a pond in the center of all the campgrounds (they're arranged in a circle) with a path/trail around it. We didn't walk it, but looked well kept. I would camp here again.
James S
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: CPOI
Had a good time. Clean, convenient and friendly. The showers are a little dated and could use some new heads and valves but overall semi clean.
James S
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: CPOI
Had a good time. Clean, convenient and friendly. The showers are a little dated and could use some new heads and valves but overall semi clean.
Billie L
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: T-05, Loop: WTES
It was a good place to camp except they that is whomever takes care of the place could have clean the tree debris up from what looks like a tornado came through, but we all had a great time.
Billie L
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: T-05, Loop: WTES
It was a good place to camp except they that is whomever takes care of the place could have clean the tree debris up from what looks like a tornado came through, but we all had a great time.
Chris D
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: BRID
All the Rec.gov campsites at Rend Lake are nice. Boating, fishing, 30 mi of paved bike only trails. Abundant hiking. wild life. Close to restaurants, Wal Mart, anything you need or forgot, also playgrounds for the children, decent shower houses, reasonable fees.
shawn s
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: BRID
Me and my wife had an absolute great time. The site was beautiful and we were right in the lake!! New favorite place to camp 💯
Chris D
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: BRID
All the Rec.gov campsites at Rend Lake are nice. Boating, fishing, 30 mi of paved bike only trails. Abundant hiking. wild life. Close to restaurants, Wal Mart, anything you need or forgot, also playgrounds for the children, decent shower houses, reasonable fees.
Location & Directions for South Marcum Campground
South Marcum Campground, Benton, IL 62812 United States
Elevation: 134 ft
Getting There
From I-57 take exit 71 and turn west onto Highway 14. After 3 mi turn right on Rend City Road, then right on Rend Lake Dam Rd. Continue 3 mi to the park entrance on the left.
Highway access
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.
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: October 19, 2026
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