About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1243)
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment, with spacious sites and beautiful lake views that many visitors appreciate. The campground features clean facilities, helpful staff, and enjoyable bike trails, making it a great spot for family outings. However, some reviews noted issues with ticks, unlevel sites, and the presence of pests like stink bugs, which could detract from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment, with spacious sites and beautiful lake views that many visitors appreciate. The campground features clean facilities, helpful staff, and enjoyable bike trails, making it a great spot for family outings. However, some reviews noted issues with ticks, unlevel sites, and the presence of pests like stink bugs, which could detract from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Margaret B
VerifiedMay 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OROO
Site 18 @ S. Marcum campground.
Beautiful park and campground. Lots of shade. Clean restroom (did not use shower house).
The paved walking paths were excellent.
Our site slanted down one side so we had to use 3 blocks to level. The site was long enough for our 36’ camper with slides on both sides and our truck with room to spare.
Picnic table had some standing water & completely flooded with heavy rain. Most of the water drained within 24 hours.
Most sites we noticed had some kind of slant but nothing a leveling block or two can’t fix nor prevent us from coming back. Overall this campground is one of our favorites. We plan on returning and may try other sections and/or Army Corp Engineers campgrounds on the lake.
Christopher B
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: BRID
Verizon phone signal is weak, and wish grass was cut. Overall we love this campground and will continue to come here every year!
Christopher B
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: BRID
Verizon phone signal is weak, and wish grass was cut. Overall we love this campground and will continue to come here every year!
Rick G
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: CPOI
Great location!
Rick G
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: CPOI
Great location!
Emily U
VerifiedMay 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: CPOI
Probably the best site there is!
Emily U
VerifiedMay 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: CPOI
Probably the best site there is!
Dianne R
VerifiedMay 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: CPOI
Good lake view. Nice area to walk around in the park. We got to see some turkeys, deer, and other animals in the park.
Dianne R
VerifiedMay 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: CPOI
Good lake view. Nice area to walk around in the park. We got to see some turkeys, deer, and other animals in the park.
Mike S
VerifiedMay 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: CPOI
We try to camp at least 2
Time a year at Rend Lake. Always clean and keep mowed.
A very good walk/ bike path. You do need to ck web site for how level the sites are or are not!
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.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.0338 / -88.9402
Elevation: 134 feet
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: June 4, 2026
