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
Dale A
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: CPOI
very clean and very well maintained. The biggest improvement would be MORE full hookup sites!!!!
April A
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: BLOD
Beautiful area!
Jennifer J
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: CPOI
Quiet and peaceful with animals to watch as you relax .
Tina L
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: CPOI
CPOI 67 is s a very nice spot. It has water/sewer hookup, but is also close to big shower house. The playground is close, and the spot is right next to a basketball court.
Tim N
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: BRID
Good campground with descent spot and facilities.
Tina L
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: CPOI
Loved this camping spot! Centrally located to playground, basketball court, and walking/biking trails. Everyday there was deer, squirrels, turkeys, to see all around campground.
Laverna T
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: CPOI
Great
Jeremy C
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: BLOD
Very clean definitely recommend
Donna D
VerifiedJune 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: CPOI
I loved looking at the lake!
mike l
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: BLOD
I thought they would have done better taking care of the grounds ,like cut the grass
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. |
