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South Marcum Campground

South Marcum Campground, Benton, Illinois, United States

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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Showers
Playground
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About South Marcum Campground

South Marcum Campground is located on the south-eastern shore of Rend Lake— the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Whether you're looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, you'll find it here in the heart of Southern Illinois.

Number of accommodations: 159

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 27 to Nov 8

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

159 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: OROO
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: OROO
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: OROO
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: OROO
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: OROO
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: OROO
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: OROO
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: OROO
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: OROO
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: OROO
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: OROO
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: OROO
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: OROO
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: OROO
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: OROO
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: OROO
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: OROO
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: OROO
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: BLOD
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: BLOD
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: BLOD
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: BLOD
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: BLOD
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: BLOD
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 045, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 047, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: BLOD
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 049, Loop: BRID
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 050, Loop: BRID
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 051, Loop: BRID
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 052, Loop: BRID
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 053, Loop: BRID
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 054, Loop: BRID
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 055, Loop: BRID
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 056, Loop: BRID
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 057, Loop: BRID
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 058, Loop: BRID
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 059, Loop: BRID
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 060, Loop: BRID
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 061, Loop: BRID
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 062, Loop: BRID
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 063, Loop: BRID
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 065, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 066, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 067, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 068, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 069, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 070, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 071, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 072, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 073, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 074, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 075, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 076, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 077, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 078, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 079, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 080, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 081, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 082, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 083, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 084, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 085, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 086, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 087, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 088, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 089, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 090, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 091, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 092, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 093, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 094, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 095, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 096, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 097, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 098, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 099, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 100, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 101, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 102, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 103, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 104, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 105, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 106, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 107, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 108, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 109, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 110, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 111, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 112, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 113, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 114, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 115, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 116, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 117, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 118, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 119, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 120, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 121, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 122, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 123, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 124, Loop: CPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 125, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 126, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 127, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 128, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 129, Loop: CPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 130, Loop: WPIN
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 131, Loop: WPIN
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 132, Loop: WPIN
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 133, Loop: WPIN
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 134, Loop: WPIN
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 135, Loop: WPIN
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 136, Loop: WPIN
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 137, Loop: WPIN
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 138, Loop: WPIN
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 140, Loop: WPIN
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 141, Loop: WPIN
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 142, Loop: WPIN
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 143, Loop: WPIN
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 144, Loop: WPIN
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 145, Loop: WPIN
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 146, Loop: WPIN
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 147, Loop: WPIN
Electric Only
Price not available
⛺ T-01, Loop: WTES
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ T-02, Loop: WTES
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ T-03, Loop: WTES
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ T-04, Loop: WTES
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ T-05, Loop: WTES
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ T-06, Loop: WTES
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ T-07, Loop: WTES
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ T-08, Loop: WTES
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ T-09, Loop: WTES
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ T-10, Loop: WTES
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ T-11, Loop: WTES
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ T-12, Loop: WTES
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ T-13, Loop: WTES
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ T-14, Loop: WTES
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (1243)

Verified Only

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

4.5
1243 reviews
5
63.9%
794
4
24.6%
306
3
8.8%
109
2
1.1%
14
1
1.6%
20

Phillip J

Verified

April 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: BRID

5

This campground is well maintained.

Allen B

Verified

December 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: CPOI

5

Our second visit. Loved it both times. Spent 3 weeks in October. Having been in quite a few COE campgrounds, we can say this is the best. Three campgrounds, friendly staff, a visitor center, and a 10 mile bike path from South Marcum to North Sandusky (20 mile round trip). Walmart super center just a couple of miles away, and Mt. Vernon to the North and Marion to the South are each only 30 minutes away.

Allen B

Verified

December 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: CPOI

5

Our second visit. Loved it both times. Spent 3 weeks in October. Having been in quite a few COE campgrounds, we can say this is the best. Three campgrounds, friendly staff, a visitor center, and a 10 mile bike path from South Marcum to North Sandusky (20 mile round trip). Walmart super center just a couple of miles away, and Mt. Vernon to the North and Marion to the South are each only 30 minutes away.

Larry A

Verified

December 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: CPOI

5

Great spot!

Larry A

Verified

December 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: CPOI

5

Great spot!

Stephen B

Verified

November 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CPOI

5

Lovely camp sites. Nice clean area all the way around.

Stephen B

Verified

November 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CPOI

5

Lovely camp sites. Nice clean area all the way around.

Janis S

Verified

November 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: CPOI

4

It's always nice and kept clean!

Marc W

Verified

November 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: CPOI

5

I've stayed here several times . . . it's simply a great campground. Nothing fancy but not on top of each other, clean, and overall very nice. There's a Walmart just outside the campground for anything you need or forgot.

Janis S

Verified

November 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: CPOI

4

It's always nice and kept clean!

Location South Marcum Campground

Address:
South Marcum Campground
Benton, IL, 62812
United States

Highway access

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

Map of South Marcum Campground location at Benton, IL, United States
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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

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