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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
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.
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.
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.
Deborah N
VerifiedJuly 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: CPOI
It was nice and quiet but people keep trashing the shower houses and that is disgusting. People have no respect for the shower houses and it is aggravating
Deborah N
VerifiedJuly 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: CPOI
It was nice and quiet but people keep trashing the shower houses and that is disgusting. People have no respect for the shower houses and it is aggravating
Christine T
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 141, Loop: WPIN
Love camping at south marcum
Christine T
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 141, Loop: WPIN
Love camping at south marcum
Jeff S
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 144, Loop: WPIN
Overall good experience. The camp sites in Whispering Pines loop were not very level for RV/trailer camping, requiring a lot of leveling blocks. Whispering pines is in the forest, so there was no grass at the camping spot. Lack of grass meant a lot of ground debris getting tracked into the camper. Ticks were an issue as well. These were minor issues, and we had a good overall experience. Campground was clean and utilities were well maintained.
Jeff S
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 144, Loop: WPIN
Overall good experience. The camp sites in Whispering Pines loop were not very level for RV/trailer camping, requiring a lot of leveling blocks. Whispering pines is in the forest, so there was no grass at the camping spot. Lack of grass meant a lot of ground debris getting tracked into the camper. Ticks were an issue as well. These were minor issues, and we had a good overall experience. Campground was clean and utilities were well maintained.
Walter T
VerifiedJuly 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OROO
Awesome experience and natural environment at South Marcum COE Campgrounds. This was our first COE campground trip. All employees we met were very friendly, courteous, and professional. Only one bad apple (COE volunteer camper) was noted with fireworks but park officials handled the situation promptly. Overall, we look to returning as well as visiting other COE campgrounds in the future.
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
