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
Kenneth D
VerifiedApril 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: CPOI
We have been to South Marcum several times. The sites are clean, and the campground is well maintained. We look forward to many more visits.
Avondel G
VerifiedApril 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: CPOI
Very quiet and peaceful camp ground.
Cathy T
VerifiedApril 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: BRID
We stayed on site 56 with electric and water but no sewer hookup. The site slopes towards the lake so make sure you bring something to level that side of your trailer/RV. Beautiful view of the lake facing east so the view of the sunset from this site isn’t good. Except for boating and fishing there isn’t much to do in the area.
Kenneth D
VerifiedApril 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: CPOI
We have been to South Marcum several times. The sites are clean, and the campground is well maintained. We look forward to many more visits.
Avondel G
VerifiedApril 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: CPOI
Very quiet and peaceful camp ground.
Neil S
VerifiedApril 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CPOI
Great
Neil S
VerifiedApril 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CPOI
Great
Marthalicia B
VerifiedApril 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: OROO
Such a beautiful place. Saw deer and turkey there almost everyday of our stay. The campsite we stayed at wasn't too close to the other sites. Bathrooms were close by. The town was close by and we actually had to go to the hospital due to my daughter getting sick but that was super close also. We will be coming back again! I will say the only thing I didn't like was the raccoons and how they weren't scared of us .
Earl M
VerifiedApril 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: BRID
I love having the double pad
Marthalicia B
VerifiedApril 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: OROO
Such a beautiful place. Saw deer and turkey there almost everyday of our stay. The campsite we stayed at wasn't too close to the other sites. Bathrooms were close by. The town was close by and we actually had to go to the hospital due to my daughter getting sick but that was super close also. We will be coming back again! I will say the only thing I didn't like was the raccoons and how they weren't scared of us .
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
