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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
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
Thomas D
VerifiedApril 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: CPOI
This is a very nice campground. The facilities were kept clean. There were several miles of paved hiking paths. Our campsite had a level, paved area for our RV and there was plenty of room for a 12-man tent.
Kenneth D
VerifiedApril 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: CPOI
The campground is beautiful and the spots are far enough apart that you don’t feel like you are on top of your neighbor. The bathrooms and shower houses are clean and well kept.
Thomas D
VerifiedApril 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: CPOI
This is a very nice campground. The facilities were kept clean. There were several miles of paved hiking paths. Our campsite had a level, paved area for our RV and there was plenty of room for a 12-man tent.
Kenneth D
VerifiedApril 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: CPOI
The campground is beautiful and the spots are far enough apart that you don’t feel like you are on top of your neighbor. The bathrooms and shower houses are clean and well kept.
Jerry D E
VerifiedApril 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: CPOI
its very clean an well patrolled, check in person was very helpful an friendly
Holly C
VerifiedApril 23, 2024 • Stayed at: T-01, Loop: WTES
Had a great time in a tent site at South Marcum. Sites are big and relatively private. Love the lack of development around the lake, but I did hear interstate traffic all night.
Bathrooms have hot water and were cleaned every morning. I really wish they had a cleaning station for cooking, but we made do.
Oh and there are raccoons - keep the food in bins or in the car.
All in all I would definitely go back- it’s a beautiful place.
Jerry D E
VerifiedApril 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: CPOI
its very clean an well patrolled, check in person was very helpful an friendly
Holly C
VerifiedApril 23, 2024 • Stayed at: T-01, Loop: WTES
Had a great time in a tent site at South Marcum. Sites are big and relatively private. Love the lack of development around the lake, but I did hear interstate traffic all night.
Bathrooms have hot water and were cleaned every morning. I really wish they had a cleaning station for cooking, but we made do.
Oh and there are raccoons - keep the food in bins or in the car.
All in all I would definitely go back- it’s a beautiful place.
PAMELA P
VerifiedApril 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BRID
I thought the camp grounds were beautiful and clean mowing was excellent and the gate attendant was very friendly and gave information to the site.
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
