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
Beverly D
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 135, Loop: WPIN
We was in whuspering pines #135. We liked the being by the basketball court. The kids played basketball and drew with chalk. They rode bikes and scooters on it. We were also close to showerhouse and bathrooms. A nearby playground is a great thing too. We enjoyed the
nearby hiking trail and the kids liked the bike trail. We had great weather while we was there and it was a very pleasant campsite.
Carmen H
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: CPOI
Both camp spots had a steep slope. The photos show the spots as being flat. Luckily our friends had extra leveling blocks.
Also October is a beautiful month and two whole loops was closed completely. The campground was sold out. Open up the campground in October.
John P
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 144, Loop: WPIN
Excellent time at South Marcum!! Very peaceful time! Very clean facilities!!!
Margaret B
VerifiedOctober 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: OROO
Lots of different trees to look at.
Meg L
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: CPOI
We had a wonderful time. The site was very level and the weather was great!!
Cindy R
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: BRID
Beautiful spot to camp, clean, got to witness the pelican migration, pretty awesome.
Nancy M
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: CPOI
Beautiful campground! The original site (87) we reserved was too sloped for our motorhome, so they very graciously found another site (110) that worked just fine. The biggest complaint I have with ACE campgrounds in Illinois is that there is no soap in any restroom.
Greg M
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: CPOI
We had a great time. This campground is fantastic as usual. Headed back in a few weeks.
Sue P
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: CPOI
The woman at the entrance was super friendly and helpful which was an amazing start to my time here. The was my first time here and I know I will be back. The sunrises were amazing and the park was quiet.
Donald K
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: BRID
Very nice and quiet place to stay and a lot to do
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. |
