About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1243)
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.
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
Chris W
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: CPOI
Awesome campground, clean facilities, friendly hosts/rangers, deer galore in all sizes. Had a full hook up and stayed 13 nights. Close to Mt. Vernon and Marion so you have your choice of restaurants, but local ones in Benton, Sesser and West Frankfort too!!!!
THERESA A
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: BRID
South Marcum is one of our favorite campgrounds at Rend Lake, Buckridge costs a little more but is definitely worth it!!
ANNA W
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: OROO
This is one of our favorite campgrounds to stay at. We have been camping here for 20 years now and have stayed in multiple loops. It is well-maintained, grounds are beautiful & and bathrooms are always .
THERESA A
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: BRID
South Marcum is one of our favorite campgrounds at Rend Lake, Buckridge costs a little more but is definitely worth it!!
ANNA W
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: OROO
This is one of our favorite campgrounds to stay at. We have been camping here for 20 years now and have stayed in multiple loops. It is well-maintained, grounds are beautiful & and bathrooms are always .
Barbara A
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: CPOI
Severe drop off as soon as you exit the camper. No privacy from neighbors at picnic table and fire pit.
Barbara A
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: CPOI
Severe drop off as soon as you exit the camper. No privacy from neighbors at picnic table and fire pit.
Steven B
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: BLOD
Stayed at south marcum, #44. Top three sites we’ve visited over a 40 year period.
Steven B
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: BLOD
Stayed at south marcum, #44. Top three sites we’ve visited over a 40 year period.
Roger H
VerifiedAugust 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: BRID
This site is very level and mostly shaded.
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.
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
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 5, 2026
