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
Paul C
VerifiedJuly 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: CPOI
South Marcum is a great campground with excellent hosts. The lots are sized well and the entire area is well maintained. We are frequent campers at South Marcum. The only issue is speeding cars. People were going way too fast as there were children walking and riding bikes most of the day.
Patricia F
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: CPOI
Area is quite hilly so the sites have limited level areas. Great access to the bike trail and showers.
Patricia F
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: CPOI
Area is quite hilly so the sites have limited level areas. Great access to the bike trail and showers.
Bill and Renee S
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 145, Loop: WPIN
Site was very shady, but where RV/camper parking very uneven. Water spicket was not close and no parking for 2nd vehicle.
Bill and Renee S
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 145, Loop: WPIN
Site was very shady, but where RV/camper parking very uneven. Water spicket was not close and no parking for 2nd vehicle.
Michael S
VerifiedJuly 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 132, Loop: WPIN
We were right at the playground, which is super convenient if you have young kids with you. Bathroom is just past the playground. Pond is really close for fishing, too. The only downfall to this site is that if you want shade, there is none. There is also absolutely no privacy, as everyone around you walks on your site to go to the playground and bathrooms.. I'd have thought a path may be nice. We didn't really mind, but people didn't seem to care either way. Pad is level, but has a weird curb. If you're in a large vehicle, this definitely isn't the best choice.
Charles W
VerifiedJuly 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: CPOI
Great spot off of the interstate!1
Michael S
VerifiedJuly 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 132, Loop: WPIN
We were right at the playground, which is super convenient if you have young kids with you. Bathroom is just past the playground. Pond is really close for fishing, too. The only downfall to this site is that if you want shade, there is none. There is also absolutely no privacy, as everyone around you walks on your site to go to the playground and bathrooms.. I'd have thought a path may be nice. We didn't really mind, but people didn't seem to care either way. Pad is level, but has a weird curb. If you're in a large vehicle, this definitely isn't the best choice.
Charles W
VerifiedJuly 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: CPOI
Great spot off of the interstate!1
Jean F
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: CPOI
Sites there are quite large and enough room for privacy. Only thing I could have wished for is easier access for kayaks closer to campsites.
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 4, 2026
