About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
-
Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
Showers -
Dump Station -
Playground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Sites & Availability
159 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
159 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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 D
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: CPOI
We have staying at South Marcum for several years. Love the park, watching the deer and turkey.
Kathy D
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: CPOI
Very nice campground. Would definitely stay here again if we are in the area.
Susan L
VerifiedOctober 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 137, Loop: WPIN
This campground was peaceful and beautiful. Our campsite was surrounded by very tall pine trees. Loved it!
Keith M
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: BRID
We enjoyed our stay for the most part. Bathrooms were not clean, and large bathhouse needs hot water at the sinks. Beautiful area. Did not like the interstate noise.
Cevin C
VerifiedOctober 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: CPOI
Clean, spacious sites with full hookup - we love REND Lake!
Lloyd Robyn C
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: CPOI
We love this campground. Very peaceful and relaxing.
Rob M
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: CPOI
South Marcum is always a terrific place to stay. Bathrooms are always clean. It’s always good to see all the wildlife deer, turkeys and a skunk or two.
Dan P
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: BRID
The campground is very clean and well maintained. The host was very helpful and knowledgeable. Overall an excellent experience.
Rex S
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: CPOI
We were at south marcum #80 and there was no ground at the electric receptacle. We left a day early because of the electrical issue.
Robert B
VerifiedOctober 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: BRID
Very nice and well maintained campground. Hard to get a site with full hookups on a weekend.So you are forced to leave on the weekend and stay only 5 week days. Lot of small towns with Town squares, neat restaurants, antiques, bike paths, fishing and animal watching.
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
| Category | About |
|---|---|
| General |
All campers MUST register/ check-in with gate attendant upon arrival to receive site and vehicle tags. |
| General |
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. |
| General |
See Park Information Guide for additional rules and regulations. |
| General |
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. |
