About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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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
Chris W
VerifiedOctober 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 125, Loop: CPOI
Nice park, clean, close to nature. Plenty of deer, turkeys, groundhogs. Quiet, peaceful!!!
Marlene H
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: CPOI
Site #81 was easy to back into. Has a view of the lake but is not lake front. Close to the freeway- which was sometimes noisy but not always- and close to Benton and many other little towns. We enjoyed Seasonings Bistro restaurant in Benton, The W restaurant in Du Quoin and on Sunday the Mill Bar & Grill in Sesser has great fried chicken. Not much in the way of gyms in the area but Ultimate Power & Fitness in Christopher served well enough with lots of friendly patrons. The bike path was great! 20.6 miles in total.
Philip F
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: BRID
It was our first outing in our Class A RV , it was a wonderful experience in this beautiful park. We got a spot on the lake and the park personal were great. I only live approximately 40 miles from it but I will definitely be back to enjoy the natural beauty and relaxation. 👍👍👍👍👍
Stephen W T
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: CPOI
I always enjoy the friendly staff at the check in station and the wonderful experience I have here at my Rend Lake. 🙏🏻
Alan D
VerifiedOctober 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 137, Loop: WPIN
Pay attention to the grades on the individual campsite descriptions to make it easier for your set up.
Chris S
VerifiedOctober 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: BRID
Always wonderful to spend time at Rend Lake! Really enjoy our time at the lake.
Walter C
VerifiedOctober 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
We love it the way it is. Just keep up the good work!
Ryan V
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OROO
The blacktop pad isn't as flat as most so we had to place two 2x6 wood blocks under the right side tires on the camper to help level it. Otherwise, this spot is a very nice location.
Mark O
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 142, Loop: WPIN
Nice campground. Ridiculously late 5pm check-in time especially in Fall is just bizarre. Most campers I know enjoy arriving mid-day -- noon or 1pm is standard 98% of campgrounds we've stayed. Overall nice campsites but highly variable between cramped and incredibly spacious (we paid for a 2nd site just to get some elbow room).
Cathy B
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: OROO
Great experience.
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. |
