About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
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Potable Water
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Showers
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Dump Station
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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
SHAWN O
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 143, Loop: WPIN
Nice and quiet. No grass kids loved it.
Cathy R
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: CPOI
First time camping ever! Very nice area and was well pleased will definitely come again. Beautiful!
KEVIN T
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 135, Loop: WPIN
Well maintained campground. Very good paved bike trail.
Donald Y
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: CPOI
Nice Campground, great biking/walking paved trails
Emily H
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: BLOD
I loved how close the showers and bathrooms was. I also loved the shade and level ground considering I was in a tent.
Kenneth P
VerifiedAugust 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: BLOD
Nice big site and clean bathrooms
Barbara V
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: BLOD
Very large campground. Very clean.
Samantha H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: T-12, Loop: WTES
None
Tyler S
VerifiedJuly 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 125, Loop: CPOI
This was our first camping experience with our camper and it was fantastic. Campground was clean and well maintained. We plan on making an annual trip!
Mike M
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: BLOD
Extremely nice with most spots level and 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.
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. |