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
Chris S
VerifiedOctober 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: BRID
Always wonderful to spend time at Rend Lake! Really enjoy our time at the lake.
Walter C
VerifiedOctober 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
We love it the way it is. Just keep up the good work!
Walter C
VerifiedOctober 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
We love it the way it is. Just keep up the good work!
Ryan V
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OROO
The blacktop pad isn't as flat as most so we had to place two 2x6 wood blocks under the right side tires on the camper to help level it. Otherwise, this spot is a very nice location.
Ryan V
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OROO
The blacktop pad isn't as flat as most so we had to place two 2x6 wood blocks under the right side tires on the camper to help level it. Otherwise, this spot is a very nice location.
Mark O
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 142, Loop: WPIN
Nice campground. Ridiculously late 5pm check-in time especially in Fall is just bizarre. Most campers I know enjoy arriving mid-day -- noon or 1pm is standard 98% of campgrounds we've stayed. Overall nice campsites but highly variable between cramped and incredibly spacious (we paid for a 2nd site just to get some elbow room).
Mark O
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 142, Loop: WPIN
Nice campground. Ridiculously late 5pm check-in time especially in Fall is just bizarre. Most campers I know enjoy arriving mid-day -- noon or 1pm is standard 98% of campgrounds we've stayed. Overall nice campsites but highly variable between cramped and incredibly spacious (we paid for a 2nd site just to get some elbow room).
Cathy B
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: OROO
Great experience.
Cathy B
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: OROO
Great experience.
Robert M
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: BRID
Water added to a number of sites at Buck Ridge . Great addition.
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
