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
Robert M
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: BRID
Water added to a number of sites at Buck Ridge . Great addition.
Baylie M
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
We love it here!!!! Spots are always cleaned and ready for check in. Everything is always maintained nicely!! This has nothing to do with the campground, but shame on the people that do not clean up after their dog. We went to the playground and there were 2 piles off poo. Come on people, do better.
Baylie M
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
We love it here!!!! Spots are always cleaned and ready for check in. Everything is always maintained nicely!! This has nothing to do with the campground, but shame on the people that do not clean up after their dog. We went to the playground and there were 2 piles off poo. Come on people, do better.
Lynn S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OROO
Plenty of room, great site. Shade and sun.
Lynn S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OROO
Plenty of room, great site. Shade and sun.
Jeffrey H
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: CPOI
We came to Rend Lake for a family camp trip and reunion. The weather was a bit wet one day, but that didn't stop us. The camp sites were great. The only thing that would have been better, would be water and bathrooms that are closer. Some of us that have tents and pop- up campers do not have water handy and it makes it harder in the night.
Jeffrey H
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: CPOI
We came to Rend Lake for a family camp trip and reunion. The weather was a bit wet one day, but that didn't stop us. The camp sites were great. The only thing that would have been better, would be water and bathrooms that are closer. Some of us that have tents and pop- up campers do not have water handy and it makes it harder in the night.
Cheryl W
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: CPOI
Lots of trees beautiful Lake.
Cheryl W
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: CPOI
Lots of trees beautiful Lake.
Keith C
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: CPOI
Site 81 Electra box did not totally work on the 50 amp side. But since you can’t check in until 5 pm, there is no technicians available to Look at it but the host called it in. For next day service. Sit was fixed early the next day but good thing we had the 30 amp plug also. Would give a 5 star if it could
Of been fixed that evening.
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
