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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
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1324)
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
Michael J
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: BLOD
We visited for the 2024 Eclipse. It was the perfect location. We were delighted by the layout and size of the campsites. We will be back again to explore more and to experience the other campgrounds.
My only negative remark is the lack of hand soap in the restrooms. There is a fancy powerful hand drier but no way the properly wash your hands. 😕
Beth E
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: CPOI
We were there during the Total Solar Eclipse in April of 2024 and it was absolutely packed full. That being said, the facilities were kept clean and the campground was very well run. They were obviously ready for the influx and had special activities planned before the eclipse and watching areas set up for the time of the actual eclipse. Some of the sites at this campground were on a fairly steep front-to-back slope and would not accommodate a long trailer (we saw a few that were fine for a very short camper but you'd never be able to get a long trailer level, front-to-back...the back would have needed to be lifted 2-3 feet to even give it a chance...I don't know how that could have been foreseen in advance of your reservation). Most sites were slightly un-level side-to-side but very workable. The Visitors' Center was pretty new and very nice. The road over the dam was closed for repairs and that was the only downside. Getting from the South Marcum campground to the other side of the lake, where the Visitors' center took some time and miles. That made the trip over there pretty inconvenient. All else was great! Highly recommend this campground.
Michael J
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: BLOD
We visited for the 2024 Eclipse. It was the perfect location. We were delighted by the layout and size of the campsites. We will be back again to explore more and to experience the other campgrounds.
My only negative remark is the lack of hand soap in the restrooms. There is a fancy powerful hand drier but no way the properly wash your hands. 😕
tina t
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: BLOD
Great place to watch the eclipse
Christine H
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: CPOI
We love the site. However, when we arrived, we found out that the loop we were on didn’t have water. When we checked in, no one told us. We were expecting full hookup and hadn’t carried any water. Luckily, we were able to fill at the dump station before we setup. We understand how problems happen, we were just upset that we weren’t notified so we could plan accordingly. The problem was soon fixed, and the rest of our stay was wonderful.
Kevin C
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: CPOI
Nice site with plenty of room for tents. Also extremely close the bathroom/shower which was awesome. Hot water was a plus.
John Ed M
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: CPOI
Visited S. Marcum for 2nd time, but this time for the Great 2024 Eclipse. Shower house/toilets were great. Plenty of room between campsites. Friendly staff. Great paved bike/walking trail for 10+ miles through campground, below the dam, and into the next campground. Easy access to lake for boating/canoing. One downside: I-57 road noise. Overall rating still excellent.
JAMES S
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • Stayed at: T-04, Loop: WTES
Great walk-in campsite (T-04), much space between other sites.
Marilyn H
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: CPOI
Campsite was neat and a good distance from other campsites. Bathroom and showers were clean. We were there for the eclipse and it was a fun experience. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back again!
Julie H
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: CPOI
Beautiful campsites and many with a water view. Great tents camping sites with spectacular lake views.
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.
Elevation: 134 feet
5.3 mi drive to downtown Benton (about 11 min)
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: September 4, 2026
