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
Jerry D E
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
park was very clean a wel lpatrlled
Marcia F
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: CPOI
S. Marcum campground is a wonderful place to camp! Very clean and quiet!
Tim M
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: CPOI
Great campgrounds.
Lisa A
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: T-03, Loop: WTES
Great!
Bridgett F
VerifiedOctober 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: CPOI
Love camping at Rend Lake
Richard L
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: CPOI
wonderful place to camp
Ken S
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
Checking in was easy and attendants were very helpful.
Paula B
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
Nice trail. campground mostly empty. Our site 01 had a bad wasp issue in the tree and there were about 1 million flies! They were going to remove the tree as it looked to be dying. No camp host (ok with us) Ranger patrols pretty often (ok with us) being late October weather was great. Site cement pad pretty level but short for a 5th wheel to detach. Our truck was on a pretty significant decline, so we had to detach with rig way back on the site. Worked out ok just awkward. Didn’t use or look in the restrooms/ showers. Met some great neighbors!
James T
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: CPOI
Peaceful Quiet trip. Full hook up.
South Marcum is always quiet peaceful trip. Have stayed here multiple times.
Timothy M
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: CPOI
Well maintained campground. Clean facilities and accommodating staff!
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. |
