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
Nancy P
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
Great campground! Clean, nice sites! Gate attendants are always so nice and helpful!
Kevin B
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: CPOI
South Marcum campground is a nice campground and everything went well!
Meagon M
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: CPOI
We had a wonderful time!
Roger H
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: BRID
Leans to passenger side - shade ok
Larry B
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: CPOI
Great campground! Sight we were on was not very level, but we managed. Campground was clean and neat. Will go back there some day!
Carlton M
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: BRID
Never had a bad experience at a COE campground yet. No exception here
Phillip S
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: BRID
Beautiful, well maintained campground. Thanks
Susan D
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: BLOD
We had a wonderful weekend camping at Rend Lake! Very beautiful location. The shower houses were clean. Everything we could’ve needed was within short driving/walking distance. Highly recommend!
Laurie H
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: CPOI
Site was great.
Recommend adding extra parking space to all sites in Owls Roost
SHAWN O
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: WPIN
Kids liked it a lot but no privacy.
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. |
