About South Marcum Campground
Number of accommodations: 159
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
Showers -
Dump Station -
Playground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (613)
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground offers spacious, well-maintained sites and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite for families and nature enthusiasts. Many guests appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful views, and opportunities for wildlife observation, including birdwatching and witnessing pelican migrations. While some visitors noted minor maintenance issues and occasional pest problems, overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground offers spacious, well-maintained sites and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite for families and nature enthusiasts. Many guests appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful views, and opportunities for wildlife observation, including birdwatching and witnessing pelican migrations. While some visitors noted minor maintenance issues and occasional pest problems, overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Gayla T
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: CPOI
We had stormy weather the first night of our stay. There were several trees and limbs down throughout the campground. They did a wonderful job of clean up as soon as the storm was over.
Jill T
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: CPOI
Campsites are nice. Bathroom and showers are ok, a bit run down, but clean enough.
Robert B
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: CPOI
We love this COE campground. Very clean , quiet and lots of Deer. We would watch them from are camper.
Eugene S
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: BLOD
You cannot beat rend lake campgrounds, especially South Marcum. I have stayed there twice this year and didnt want to leave. They have the best shower houses on the planet! Well laid out level pads and plenty of peace and quiet for everyone. If you like wildlife look no further her you have deer and turkeys everywhere, they just stand there and watch you go by.
john l
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: CPOI
Campground is beautiful. Very well maintained. Campground host Sue was very pleasant and helpful.
Gary R
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: BRID
Great campground, level site, plenty of wildlife.
Chris W
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: CPOI
Nice park, able to see nature (deer, turkeys, and numerous varieties of birds), well maintained, friendly hosts. All in all, a great campground!!!!
Trent J
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 138, Loop: WPIN
Very nice and well kept campground The bike trail was especially nice highly recommended
James B
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: CPOI
We stayed four nights in site 111. The site was long enough for our 26ft trailer and to park our truck next to it. The site had a small view of the water. Afternoon shade and was almost level. Lots of bike riding on paved trails. It would be better if they would complete the trail around the lake. Some site are very unlevel and small.
Bruce M
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: CPOI
Very nice campsite.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.0338 / -88.9402
Elevation: 134 feet
Policies & Rules
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All campers MUST register/ check-in with gate attendant upon arrival to receive site and vehicle tags. |
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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. |
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See Park Information Guide for additional rules and regulations. |
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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. |
