About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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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
Bruce R
VerifiedApril 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: CPOI
The kids spent their entire time on their bikes. Nice quiet campground even though it was full.
Joe R
VerifiedApril 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: BRID
It's a little hard to find a super level site, but we love this campground. It is always well kept with very clean showers and bathrooms. We will be back!!
Andrea B
VerifiedApril 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: CPOI
We had a 2-night stay and enjoyed it. The site was clean and in good shape. We were very close to the lake. The campground host was very friendly. Only negative was weak cell service. We’d still recommend to friends/family, as well as plan a second trip.
Gregory W
VerifiedApril 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: BRID
One of the best campgrounds at Rend Lake. Could easily be 5 stars.
Susan S
VerifiedApril 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: BRID
Love South Marcum. Beautiful setting and showers and restrooms were very clean!
Sheba S
VerifiedApril 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 143, Loop: WPIN
1st time visiting this campground. It was very clean, from the restrooms to the campsite. Camphost was very helpful and nice. The only downsides for me were the sites were too close together and the uneven ground on alot of the sites.
Kevin B
VerifiedApril 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: BRID
Nice campground and campsite.
Ashley M
VerifiedApril 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: CPOI
We love visiting South Marcum campgrounds because there’s so much to do. You can fish, ride bikes or walk on the trails, there’s a playground, and the atmosphere is relaxing.
Ray B
VerifiedMarch 24, 2021 • Stayed at: T-10, Loop: WTES
Great place to camp and centrally located.
Ethan E
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: CPOI
My dad and I caught fish all day and camped overnight and had an absolute blast. The site had a picnic table, fire pit, and electric hookup with toilets and shower house close.
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. |
