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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
Rachel D
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: T-02, Loop: WTES
T2 was a great tent spot. The site was clean and organized, and at check-in the gatekeeper told us where to get firewood. We kept our food items in our car as there was a raccoon who would visit about once per night looking for an easy meal. Bathrooms were serviceable, due to the holiday weekend crowds the floors were a little wet and muddy from foot traffic but on a less crowded weekend I don’t think that would have been an issue. Bring your own roll of dry toilet paper with you. Campground was beautiful, we will definitely be back!
Patrick W
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: T-10, Loop: WTES
Just know that if it’s a tent site you will not be able to park your car right next to where you are camping. So I upgraded and got a spot where I could park right next to it.
Debra K
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: OROO
Small Campground that is usually very quiet.
James L
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: CPOI
Beautiful location and well maintained. Some of the facilities are showing their age but all was clean and functioning well.
Richard S
VerifiedMay 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: CPOI
Always a very good stay
Mandy W
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: CPOI
Beautiful Park! The only suggestion I have is to make sure that the spot you pick to stay at has water hook up. I am new to camping and didn’t know that just because it has electric doesn’t mean it also has water. We were able to fill our tank and make it last since we only stayed 3 nights but if we had been camping the whole week it would have been a little more inconvenient. Will definitely camp here
Again but will make sure to reserve a spot that has water hook up!
Bruce E
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: CPOI
Love this campground
Richard E
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: BRID
The campground is always clean and well maintained. Showers and restrooms are clean. Camp hosts are very friendly and helpful. I love the bike trail and look forward to the extension when it is complete.
Rodney S
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: CPOI
clean restrooms,showers.The reservation system make it kind of a surprise on what you get.we live close so we could check out open spots ahead of time.we camp in a tent so some spots wont work for us.kind of a process to ride around and see what is available.
Jewelean B
VerifiedMay 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CPOI
Great biking trails, excellent fishing lake, great shaded trail for hiking, and the full hook-up site was terrific. We were backed right up to the lake.
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
