About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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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
Vance H
VerifiedMay 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: CPOI
Beautiful campground on the South Side of the lake. I enjoyed it much more than the Sandusky sites. Beautiful lake view and great fishing. The pad was a little uneven but was easy to back in and level up.
Roger H
VerifiedMay 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: CPOI
Lot #126 needs to be filled in between concrete pad and picnic table pad. It is washed out. Fire pit is far away.
Carol T
VerifiedMay 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: BRID
Very clean sites and restrooms. The women at the check-in hut was very nice and helped us change our site after we had already checked in to allow us to get full hookups.
Highly recommend this campground!
Bonnie H
VerifiedMay 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: BRID
Our site was 57. It was on an incline, but we have a small camper, so did not have a problem. We were right on the lake & had a beautiful view of the sunset. The other campsites were not close at all. There was also a nice grassy area that a tent could be put up on. The restroom was clean. We would definitely stay at this site again.
Chris H
VerifiedMay 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: BRID
Nice Site easy access
William A
VerifiedMay 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: CPOI
Very clean campsite and restrooms.
Kenneth K
VerifiedApril 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: CPOI
Shower houses were warm and clean. Campsite was well manicured and maintained.
Linda I
VerifiedApril 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
Attendant found a good site for disabled husband after finding the assigned site that was reserved was not going to work for him.
Christopher E
VerifiedApril 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 125, Loop: CPOI
Great campground
Beverley R
VerifiedApril 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: OROO
We stopped on our way home overnight and were impressed with this recreation area. Will plan to return in the summer for a long weekend stay!
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. |
