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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 (1324)
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
Jeffrey B
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OROO
Campground is close to town if you forgot something, visitor center was nice, beach was ok ,fishing was good, plenty of bike trails
Ethan E
VerifiedJune 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: CPOI
South marcum campground is very nice and most sites have very nice and clean bath houses with showers very close to most campsites. South marcum campground has a boat ramp very close to the campsites and very good fishing and water run right close.
Ethan E
VerifiedJune 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: CPOI
South marcum campground is very nice and most sites have very nice and clean bath houses with showers very close to most campsites. South marcum campground has a boat ramp very close to the campsites and very good fishing and water run right close.
Denise R
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: CPOI
This campground is incredibly maintained. One of the cleanest, family friendliest campgrounds we’ve ever camped at. Highly recommend!
Denise R
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: CPOI
This campground is incredibly maintained. One of the cleanest, family friendliest campgrounds we’ve ever camped at. Highly recommend!
andrew d
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
Everything was great, exept the sewer smell at the spot (#50) we stayed at.
andrew d
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
Everything was great, exept the sewer smell at the spot (#50) we stayed at.
John M
VerifiedJune 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: BLOD
Quite a few of the sites don't have water so if that's important to you pay attention to the description of the site. In a few of the loops the ground is unlevel leading to some leveling challenges. Good CG for walking.
John M
VerifiedJune 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: BLOD
Quite a few of the sites don't have water so if that's important to you pay attention to the description of the site. In a few of the loops the ground is unlevel leading to some leveling challenges. Good CG for walking.
Kristina H
VerifiedJune 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: CPOI
I have held my Solo Woman’s Camp Gathering at South Marcum for the past 3 years. They have never failed to keep us all happy. It’s friendly, clean, quiet and welcoming. I will hold my event there again next year.
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.
Elevation: 134 feet
5.3 mi drive to downtown Benton (about 11 min)
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: September 4, 2026
