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
Katy P
VerifiedDecember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: CPOI
The camping spaces are ample with plenty of green space even in the end of the camping season. The bathrooms were clean and pleasant as well! The lake is beautiful and there are lots of easy meandering areas to visit.
Donna B
VerifiedNovember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: CPOI
Always a wonderful experience at South Marcum. Close to town and bike path. The wildlife is a bonus and never disappoints. Beautiful, clean, and we’ll maintained.
Stephen B
VerifiedNovember 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: BRID
Great camp grounds. Love that place.
David S
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: CPOI
The campsite (68) slopped dangerously away from the parking pad making getting into and out of our trailer very difficult.
Greg E
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: CPOI
The only thing I would like to see closer is fill/drinking water! I would highly recommend K & M Liquors for all of your favorite adult beverages!
Shane D
VerifiedNovember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: CPOI
What a beautiful campground and the park ranger was very helpful!
terry H
VerifiedNovember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: BRID
My only gripe, which is an on going problem….. we follow the rules and neighbors head 3 unleashed dogs , one was a chocolate lab that came after my leashed Aussie the owner did grab the dog but there needs to be some enforcement of this rule.
Michael & Nancy H
VerifiedNovember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: CPOI
It was a beautiful spot. Could see the lake from 2 sides. It was great having full hookup.
Charles M
VerifiedNovember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: OROO
Friendly hosts, large campsites, clean restrooms and great tasting water. Great job, Corps of Engineers.
james b
VerifiedNovember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: OROO
We enjoy south marcum for the nice level sites. All the wildlife that walk around the park and the space at each campsite. The shower house is always nice, with plenty of hot 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. |
