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
Teri K
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: CPOI
Lots of sites open on weekend that show reserved. Very poor reservation system and campground host could care less. His smart attitude was not appropriate or appreciated. Will not likely go back to South Marcum.
Jerry D E
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: BRID
ever thing was great except 1 thing, check out time should be 12 noon instad of 4 pm. why cant the core change that,
Mike G
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: CPOI
Dump station hose for non potable water had no fitting so that you could not use it for backwashing black tanks.
Jerry H
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: OROO
The campground itself was nice but the empty and neglected check-in shack should be spruced up and info posted on it to inform arrivals that there is no check- in required.
Teri K
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: CPOI
Lots of sites open on weekend that show reserved. Very poor reservation system and campground host could care less. His smart attitude was not appropriate or appreciated. Will not likely go back to South Marcum.
Gary C
VerifiedNovember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 144, Loop: WPIN
South Marcum and all the parks COE parks around Rend lake are very nice and clean .
Bike trails are amazing!
Gary C
VerifiedNovember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 144, Loop: WPIN
South Marcum and all the parks COE parks around Rend lake are very nice and clean .
Bike trails are amazing!
Neil S
VerifiedNovember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CPOI
Great location very clean. Paved sites and roads are very nice.
Courtney S
VerifiedNovember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: T-01, Loop: WTES
We love pitching a tent at South Marcum. The bathrooms are always clean! It’s close to town with lots of recreational activities available.
Neil S
VerifiedNovember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CPOI
Great location very clean. Paved sites and roads are very nice.
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
