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About South Marcum Campground
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 (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
andrew d
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
Everything was great, exept the sewer smell at the spot (#50) we stayed at.
andrew d
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
Everything was great, exept the sewer smell at the spot (#50) we stayed at.
Denise R
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: CPOI
This campground is incredibly maintained. One of the cleanest, family friendliest campgrounds we’ve ever camped at. Highly recommend!
Denise R
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: CPOI
This campground is incredibly maintained. One of the cleanest, family friendliest campgrounds we’ve ever camped at. Highly recommend!
Ethan E
VerifiedJune 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: CPOI
South marcum campground is very nice and most sites have very nice and clean bath houses with showers very close to most campsites. South marcum campground has a boat ramp very close to the campsites and very good fishing and water run right close.
Ethan E
VerifiedJune 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: CPOI
South marcum campground is very nice and most sites have very nice and clean bath houses with showers very close to most campsites. South marcum campground has a boat ramp very close to the campsites and very good fishing and water run right close.
Jeffrey B
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OROO
Campground is close to town if you forgot something, visitor center was nice, beach was ok ,fishing was good, plenty of bike trails
Jeffrey B
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OROO
Campground is close to town if you forgot something, visitor center was nice, beach was ok ,fishing was good, plenty of bike trails
Connie D
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: BLOD
Site 47 took a bit to level side to side. Loud bikers through the day, but were quiet at night. No lake view and only electric.
Connie D
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: BLOD
Site 47 took a bit to level side to side. Loud bikers through the day, but were quiet at night. No lake view and only electric.
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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