About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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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
Earl M
VerifiedApril 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: BRID
I love having the double pad
Gary S
VerifiedApril 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: CPOI
Beautiful campground. We love coming here in all seasons. Campsites are spacious and well layed out. The Rangers here are very helpful when needed.
Patricia B
VerifiedApril 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
Our second time staying at S. Marcum. Beautiful place. Nice facilities. Well kept. Highly recommend.
Kevin V
VerifiedApril 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: CPOI
Main shower house needs attention, lukewarm water, and shower heads need service
Jeff B
VerifiedNovember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: BRID
Had electrical issues with your electric hookup. Our surge protector kept kicking off because of high voltage (around 132 volts). We didn't have any issues until the the last 2 days we stayed, we left one day early (which was refunded to us without having to ask for the refund). But we still enjoyed our time there & will be back!
Jerry D E
VerifiedNovember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: BRID
was verg good
Mark A
VerifiedNovember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: CPOI
Overall, my wife and I enjoyed the experience. The campground is spacious and accomodating.
Denise R
VerifiedNovember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: CPOI
Our favorite campground!
Denise M
VerifiedNovember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CPOI
Best campground I ever went to.
Jerry D E
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: BRID
ever thing was great except 1 thing, check out time should be 12 noon instad of 4 pm. why cant the core change that,
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. |
