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About South Marcum Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
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RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
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- Playground
Pets and Policies
- 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
Terry H
VerifiedAugust 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: BLOD
Great place; very quiet; site 19 had a slope;
Steve H
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OROO
South. Marcum is a nice campground. We had #18 Owls Roost. Site was shaded and grounds well maintained. This site has full hookups. The pad was about 4 inches off left to right. I had to borrow blocks to get reasonably level.
Steve H
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OROO
South. Marcum is a nice campground. We had #18 Owls Roost. Site was shaded and grounds well maintained. This site has full hookups. The pad was about 4 inches off left to right. I had to borrow blocks to get reasonably level.
Michael M
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: BLOD
Sue that worked in the check in made it so easy for me
Michael M
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: BLOD
Sue that worked in the check in made it so easy for me
Gary S
VerifiedAugust 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: CPOI
We have stayed here multiple times and it has been great each and every time.
Gary S
VerifiedAugust 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: CPOI
We have stayed here multiple times and it has been great each and every time.
Jerry D E
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: BRID
park was very clean , host was friendly, an well [atroled
Jerry D E
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: BRID
park was very clean , host was friendly, an well [atroled
Evelyn W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
We ended up coming in late on the way back from Oshkosh. Didn't realize that the gate agent shack closes at 8pm on Fridays and we arrived at 8pm. Had no issues getting in (all gates were open and went straight to the campsite) but were not able to check in. We had previously come through the weekend before on the way to Oshkosh and stayed at the exact same site (Owl's Roost 16), which was very sloped-I would stay here again but would choose a different site. We also left early the next morning (around 7am) and the gate agent shack was also not open by then, so we ended up just leaving because there was no way to check in/out. Normally, when checking out, you simply drop your campsite card in a mailbox on the way out and leave. However, we did not have the card as we weren't able to check in the night before. If you are coming in to this campground, I would arrive before 8pm if you have to leave early so you can make sure you are checked in.
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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