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
James B
VerifiedNovember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: CPOI
We stayed in site 380 with a 26ft trailer and truck. Some water access but banks were rocked. Good privacy and some shade. Rode bikes on lake trails.
Gregory R
VerifiedNovember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: BRID
It is a good site.
Randy B
VerifiedNovember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: T-01, Loop: WTES
Great place to camp
Jeff C
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: CPOI
The campsite was nice, plenty of room, and the nice young lady at the booth that checked us in was helpful. It was an easy walk to the bathrooms and shower house. I would definitely stay here again.
Gerald D
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: OROO
Beautiful area. Great bike trail. Will come again!
Vernon W
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: CPOI
go twice a year. wouldn't go anywhere else. Love the place.
Jason E
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: CPOI
One of our favorite campgrounds we have been to. We met such nice people around us, but still had plenty of space to feel as though we weren’t on top of each other. Absolutely stunning in the fall. We will be back!
Laura and Rodney P
VerifiedOctober 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: BRID
The campground is quite a way from the main road but that does depend a bit on how your GPS sends you in to the park. Lots of space between sites and good biking/walking opportunities in park. We stayed in site 56 which is on the water but the pad was very slanted - need blocks to level.
Steve M
VerifiedOctober 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: CPOI
The bike trails were very good. It would be even better if they completed the loop around the lake. The visitor center was excellent. So is the staff.
Ted (Edward) W
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: T-11, Loop: WTES
Our walk-in site (T-11) was wonderful!!! So beautiful to be right on the water and away from the noisy RVs. And plenty of space between walk-in sites. The only drawback is the traffic noise from interstate 57 (which is why I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5); I didn't have trouble sleeping through it because it's a constant droning sound (like some people may use to help them sleep), but I prefer to hear the sounds of nature. Unfortunately, there's no way for this to be mitigated.
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. |
