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
Mike S
VerifiedOctober 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: CPOI
Love it, always clean and will mowed. LOTS of wild life. We seen lots of deer some turkey LOTS of squirrels. Most alway quite
Anna F
VerifiedOctober 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: CPOI
Great campground.
Louis B
VerifiedOctober 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 137, Loop: WPIN
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Rick F
VerifiedOctober 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: OROO
Our first time staying at South Marcum. We loved the campgrounds. We were on site 17 and were very happy with it. It is quite a large site. Very clean restrooms and nice shower house. Friendly staff at the gatehouse.
Beautiful lake and surrounding recreation areas. Very nice place overall!
Rick F
VerifiedOctober 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: OROO
Our first time staying at South Marcum. We loved the campgrounds. We were on site 17 and were very happy with it. It is quite a large site. Very clean restrooms and nice shower house. Friendly staff at the gatehouse.
Beautiful lake and surrounding recreation areas. Very nice place overall!
Melody D
VerifiedOctober 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: BRID
We love camping at South Marcum. It is quiet, bathrooms are always clean, staff is friendly.
Deanna W
VerifiedOctober 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: BLOD
Site number 42 says it has 0 grade. Big slope side to side and a big drop off where the steps go. Camper must be parked far to the right. Private and shady. Tight area backing in from the road. Did get a 31' travel trailer in this spot
Melody D
VerifiedOctober 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: BRID
We love camping at South Marcum. It is quiet, bathrooms are always clean, staff is friendly.
Deanna W
VerifiedOctober 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: BLOD
Site number 42 says it has 0 grade. Big slope side to side and a big drop off where the steps go. Camper must be parked far to the right. Private and shady. Tight area backing in from the road. Did get a 31' travel trailer in this spot
Dale O
VerifiedOctober 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: OROO
Should have stayed more than 1 night.
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 4, 2026
