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
Karla K
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: BRID
Enjoyed my stay at South Marcum. I especially enjoyed the water and Pelicans. A family friendly spot.
Dale W
VerifiedOctober 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: BRID
Great time and facilities
Sibyl Renée P
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: CPOI
Very peaceful place, near water, not on top of each other
Randy K
VerifiedOctober 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: CPOI
My only comment is that site 83 in covey point has a significant amount of trees very close to the pad. I had to put a tree between my slides and a tree less than 4 inches from it once extended out. And on the other side where I had no slides I was unable to put either awning out due to the trees on that side.
Dan D
VerifiedOctober 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: CPOI
Great campsite, bike trails are incredible. Quaint towns close to explore. Definitely coming back!
Charles L
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: CPOI
clean restrooms and friendly workers
Steve O
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: OROO
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James D
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: CPOI
We love camping at South Marcum. We have been camping here for years.
Frances D
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: T-14, Loop: WTES
We camped on T14 and it was awesome. Great to lol at the lake around us and enjoy nature. Site was huge and everyone was very nice. Can’t wait to go back.
Alma P
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: CPOI
Quite peaceful and wild life, deer pelicans, gees, a plenty.
Highly recommend.
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. |
