About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
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
Sharon M
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: CPOI
Very nice campground with private showers! Room between camp spots. I would camp here again!
Traci D
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: BLOD
The camp ground was very clean.
Pamela A
VerifiedJuly 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: CPOI
The site is on a slope. Wish park would level the site then it would be a perfect spot to camp with a lake view.
Paul C
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: BLOD
Our 4th year at this site, #22 Beaver Lodge Loop, was as good as it gets. The site is fairly level and large. We were there for two weeks including the July 4th weekend. The deer and birds were constant visitors to this part of the Campground. The area is quiet and peaceful and near the bike trail. The trees are perfectly spaced and shade is plentiful. I recommend South Marcum to all. We are residents of Illinois and the Corps has created a close by retreat that is a short trip from home and we thank you.
Marvin C
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: CPOI
Great Park
Tyler S
VerifiedJuly 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: CPOI
We love this campground and will definitely be back!
James L
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: CPOI
Excellent campground, beach and biking trails. Staff maintains facilities really well and with an excellent attitude. The only negatives: (1) A percentage of the campsites have excessive slope which makes it difficult to get the rig level and (2) We encounter a lot of ticks at the campsites.
Donna S
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 137, Loop: WPIN
Beautiful campground on Lake Rend. Would definitely stay again. Large sites near the lake. We just stayed overnight.
Judy J
VerifiedJune 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 137, Loop: WPIN
This is a GREAT campground! Sites are well spaced. Restrooms are clean. Campground overall is very quiet. Level lots, easy to unhook and hook up a tow. Lake Rend is a beautiful area. Plenty of water sports close to the campground. Walmart and restaurants are close. Would LOVE to stay here again!
Barbara T
VerifiedJune 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: CPOI
Nice shady spot, good access to the bathrooms and potable water.
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. |
