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
James L
VerifiedMay 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: CPOI
Wonderful location and the the biking is superb. Bathroom facilities are showing their age but still clean. Some spots unlevel.
Michael P
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: CPOI
FYI: This site, 103, is not big rig friendly. Too much slope and the 50 amp was not working
Michael P
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: BRID
This is a very nice campground and is large enough for big rigs. You need to watch carefully when making your reservations for the proper length and slope. Attendants are always very friendly and helpful.
Mark O
VerifiedMay 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: CPOI
Our stay at South Marcum (site #77) was excellent. Site is pretty level, needed a 1x6 under left side. There aren’t neighbors close by, and behind is woods and a small open field. The camp hosts are always friendly and very helpful. The bike trails are great if you bring a bike.
Georgianna H
VerifiedMay 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: CPOI
Every camping experience at Rend Lake has been very enjoyable.
Jerry D E
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: BRID
park was very cleanan well patrolled
Jarrett H
VerifiedMay 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: BRID
I absolutely love to camp at Rend Lake. The spots are clean and the people are friendly. Very clean area and the fishing is great. The only negative thing I could possible say is people need to keep a grip on their barking dogs. We have a dog and are animal lovers but when dogs bark all day it disrupts the peaceful lake environment.
Kathy R
VerifiedMay 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: CPOI
The campground was beautiful and I would love to come back, but our site was supposed to be with electricity but the site we reserved the electric did not work at all.
So I felt like we paid for nothing.
Linda C
VerifiedMay 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: CPOI
South Marcum is a beautiful facility. The sites are spacious and the entire campground is clean and well kept.
Robert M
VerifiedMay 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: CPOI
Great campground. Clean and neat
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. |
