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
Michael J
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: BLOD
We visited for the 2024 Eclipse. It was the perfect location. We were delighted by the layout and size of the campsites. We will be back again to explore more and to experience the other campgrounds.
My only negative remark is the lack of hand soap in the restrooms. There is a fancy powerful hand drier but no way the properly wash your hands. 😕
Beth E
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: CPOI
We were there during the Total Solar Eclipse in April of 2024 and it was absolutely packed full. That being said, the facilities were kept clean and the campground was very well run. They were obviously ready for the influx and had special activities planned before the eclipse and watching areas set up for the time of the actual eclipse. Some of the sites at this campground were on a fairly steep front-to-back slope and would not accommodate a long trailer (we saw a few that were fine for a very short camper but you'd never be able to get a long trailer level, front-to-back...the back would have needed to be lifted 2-3 feet to even give it a chance...I don't know how that could have been foreseen in advance of your reservation). Most sites were slightly un-level side-to-side but very workable. The Visitors' Center was pretty new and very nice. The road over the dam was closed for repairs and that was the only downside. Getting from the South Marcum campground to the other side of the lake, where the Visitors' center took some time and miles. That made the trip over there pretty inconvenient. All else was great! Highly recommend this campground.
Michael J
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: BLOD
We visited for the 2024 Eclipse. It was the perfect location. We were delighted by the layout and size of the campsites. We will be back again to explore more and to experience the other campgrounds.
My only negative remark is the lack of hand soap in the restrooms. There is a fancy powerful hand drier but no way the properly wash your hands. 😕
Jeremy C
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: BLOD
We love south marcum but spot 30 had a tree limb broke and hanging right over my truck and we kept have power surges on that spot which was making are surge protector kick off and on.
Jeremy C
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: BLOD
We love south marcum but spot 30 had a tree limb broke and hanging right over my truck and we kept have power surges on that spot which was making are surge protector kick off and on.
Michel G
VerifiedApril 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: BLOD
Very nice park
Bill P
VerifiedApril 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: CPOI
Very nice experience. Nice camping spots with lots of room. Very enjoyable
Michel G
VerifiedApril 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: BLOD
Very nice park
Bill P
VerifiedApril 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: CPOI
Very nice experience. Nice camping spots with lots of room. Very enjoyable
Phillip J
VerifiedApril 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: BRID
This campground is well maintained.
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
