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About South Marcum Campground
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 (1358)
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained grounds and spacious, shaded sites, making it a serene and enjoyable place to camp. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, including showers and restrooms, and the proximity to outdoor activities like biking and fishing. While some guests experienced issues with site leveling and internet access, overall, the campground is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained grounds and spacious, shaded sites, making it a serene and enjoyable place to camp. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, including showers and restrooms, and the proximity to outdoor activities like biking and fishing. While some guests experienced issues with site leveling and internet access, overall, the campground is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Miranda Y
VerifiedAugust 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: CPOI
I love this site, it’s shaded and pretty easy to back in. We have stayed there a couple times.
Miranda Y
VerifiedAugust 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: BRID
This is a great loop to camp in and the spot has lots of room for parking. Full shade
john l
VerifiedJuly 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: CPOI
Beautiful campground, we had a shady, full hookup site. Very pleasant area.
kimberly c
VerifiedJuly 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: CPOI
Beautiful campground. Restrooms are pretty clean and the showers have hot water.
john l
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: CPOI
South marcum site was great, lots of shade, bathhouse very clean.
Brian T
VerifiedJuly 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: BLOD
We enjoyed our stay here. It's on our list for a return trip when we can spend more time and enjoy the lake and bike trails.
Jennifer W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: CPOI
What a beautiful place! We loved the bike paths and all the wildlife. We will definitely be back!
Ryan E
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: WPIN
South Marcum is a Great Campground to stay at clean bathrooms plenty big sites, parks right next to sites we booked the one right next to it awesome time. Just an all together great olace to stay had to cancel my last day due to rain and then our whole next weekend due to the same thing but otherwise tent camping is so fun.
Jana V
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: CPOI
Nice big site.
Harold C
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: BLOD
Beautiful campground with tons of deer roaming around. We enjoyed the bike trail ( can’t wait until it’s all completed). The shower house could use some updating.
Location & Directions for South Marcum Campground
South Marcum Campground, Benton, IL 62812 United States
Elevation: 134 ft
Getting There
From I-57 take exit 71 and turn west onto Highway 14. After 3 mi turn right on Rend City Road, then right on Rend Lake Dam Rd. Continue 3 mi to the park entrance on the left.
Highway access
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.
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: October 19, 2026
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