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About South Marcum Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
- Showers
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- Playground
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1358)
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
William S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CPOI
It was nice having a bathroom/shower house so close to our camp spot and they were new a bonus. we have camped alot at South Marcum we really enjoy that campground.
Earl M
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: CPOI
It’s a nice campground
Steve B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CPOI
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, well maintained and cared for park....what a great place for seniors and or family's.
Jeremy H
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: CPOI
Nice shaded pad close to showers.
Steve B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CPOI
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, well maintained and cared for park....what a great place for seniors and or family's.
Jeremy H
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: CPOI
Nice shaded pad close to showers.
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.
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.
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.
Location & Directions for South Marcum Campground
South Marcum Campground, Benton, IL 62812 United States
Elevation: 134 ft
Getting There
From I-57 take exit 71 and turn west onto Highway 14. After 3 mi turn right on Rend City Road, then right on Rend Lake Dam Rd. Continue 3 mi to the park entrance on the left.
Highway access
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.
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: October 19, 2026
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