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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
Pets and Policies
- 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
Robert R
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: CPOI
We are new to the COE campgrounds but have been camping most of our lives. South Marcum is right at the top of the nicest we’ve stayed including private and state campgrounds. The sites are roomy, the lake is beautiful, the bike path is very nice and grounds are well maintained. When back in the area we will definitely stop here again!
Reba S
VerifiedApril 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: CPOI
My site was right on lake. Great view. Many birds to watch. Campsites are good sized. I had full hook up. Everything was working perfectly. I came for the eclipse, it was awesome!!!
Reba S
VerifiedApril 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: CPOI
My site was right on lake. Great view. Many birds to watch. Campsites are good sized. I had full hook up. Everything was working perfectly. I came for the eclipse, it was awesome!!!
Richard S
VerifiedApril 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: CPOI
Sites were very unlevel, I had to request a move. Rangers were a great help. Had a ton of information to help with the enjoyment of the trip. Stupid rules that e-bikes are OK, but E-scooters are not is not thought out, since E-scooters are so much easier for RVing older people. I probably will never return.
Gregory S
VerifiedApril 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: BRID
No need for mats, gravel or paved next to pad
Richard S
VerifiedApril 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: CPOI
Sites were very unlevel, I had to request a move. Rangers were a great help. Had a ton of information to help with the enjoyment of the trip. Stupid rules that e-bikes are OK, but E-scooters are not is not thought out, since E-scooters are so much easier for RVing older people. I probably will never return.
Gregory S
VerifiedApril 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: BRID
No need for mats, gravel or paved next to pad
Chris W
VerifiedApril 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: CPOI
Awesome camp ground, but old outdated concrete picnic tables need to go. Truly hard for seniors and anyone with any leg issues to get into them. Grounds are clean, hosts are awesome, great place to view the eclipse.
Audrey D
VerifiedApril 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: CPOI
Very quiet. The spacing was perfect for our campsite. We have three dogs and they had plenty of space to run around without disturbing others that were around us
Chris W
VerifiedApril 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: CPOI
Awesome camp ground, but old outdated concrete picnic tables need to go. Truly hard for seniors and anyone with any leg issues to get into them. Grounds are clean, hosts are awesome, great place to view the eclipse.
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
