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
Sandra M
VerifiedJanuary 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 141, Loop: WPIN
Site is very unlevel .Completely down hill. Was very dangerous getting around for older people.
Tammy W
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: CPOI
We only stopped here for a night, but what a beautiful campground. very friendly people. We will be back for sure!
Melanie and Neil S
VerifiedNovember 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: BRID
Very well-maintained campground we stayed in the fall and will definitely return next year in the summer and fall again.
Keith E
VerifiedNovember 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: CPOI
Very nice and clean campground. Well maintained facility.
Dave F
VerifiedNovember 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: CPOI
Beautiful and well kept grounds
Great shower facility
Warren B
VerifiedNovember 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: CPOI
Clean and great time.
Kevin W
VerifiedNovember 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: CPOI
Fantastic campground. Great for kids. Rend lake is beautiful in the fall.
Tonya K
VerifiedNovember 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: CPOI
Loved the location and view you have to really watch what site you picked so many are very sloped! Hard for a class C to get level!!
Jim C
VerifiedNovember 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: CPOI
Great camp site. Weather purficate. Trick or treaters where great. Good time.
Phillip J
VerifiedNovember 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: BRID
South Marcum is one of our favorites because they offer so many full hookup sites. The sites are paved and are a decent distance from your neighbor.
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. |
