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About South Marcum Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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 (1358)
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
Gary C
VerifiedNovember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 144, Loop: WPIN
South Marcum and all the parks COE parks around Rend lake are very nice and clean .
Bike trails are amazing!
Gary C
VerifiedNovember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 144, Loop: WPIN
South Marcum and all the parks COE parks around Rend lake are very nice and clean .
Bike trails are amazing!
Courtney S
VerifiedNovember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: T-01, Loop: WTES
We love pitching a tent at South Marcum. The bathrooms are always clean! It’s close to town with lots of recreational activities available.
Neil S
VerifiedNovember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CPOI
Great location very clean. Paved sites and roads are very nice.
Courtney S
VerifiedNovember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: T-01, Loop: WTES
We love pitching a tent at South Marcum. The bathrooms are always clean! It’s close to town with lots of recreational activities available.
Neil S
VerifiedNovember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CPOI
Great location very clean. Paved sites and roads are very nice.
Ashley P
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 130, Loop: WPIN
I would love more lighting at night, so you can see better. Also the parking spaces could be a little wider as well.
Sherri B
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: OROO
This was our first experience at Rend Lake and we loved it! South Marcum was an awesome campground and the sites were long and level. The only downsides were there was some road noise from the highway and we had to go back to the dump station to get water as we didn't see a hookup inside the loop we were at. But, it was quiet and the sites were large so we would definitely go back!
Ashley P
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 130, Loop: WPIN
I would love more lighting at night, so you can see better. Also the parking spaces could be a little wider as well.
Sherri B
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: OROO
This was our first experience at Rend Lake and we loved it! South Marcum was an awesome campground and the sites were long and level. The only downsides were there was some road noise from the highway and we had to go back to the dump station to get water as we didn't see a hookup inside the loop we were at. But, it was quiet and the sites were large so we would definitely go back!
Location & Directions for South Marcum Campground
South Marcum Campground, Benton, IL 62812 United States
Elevation: 134 ft
Getting There
From I-57 take exit 71 and turn west onto Highway 14. After 3 mi turn right on Rend City Road, then right on Rend Lake Dam Rd. Continue 3 mi to the park entrance on the left.
Highway access
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.
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: October 19, 2026
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