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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
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.
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.
Scott H
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: T-01, Loop: WTES
Had a good time
Rebecca P
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: BRID
Very nice campground. Lots of space, privacy and very clean bathrooms. Attendee at entry was super friendly and helpful. Easy access in and out. We only stopped for one day but will definitely stop again for a longer stay in the future.
Scott H
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: T-01, Loop: WTES
Had a good time
Rebecca P
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: BRID
Very nice campground. Lots of space, privacy and very clean bathrooms. Attendee at entry was super friendly and helpful. Easy access in and out. We only stopped for one day but will definitely stop again for a longer stay in the future.
Clint T
VerifiedAugust 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: BLOD
always very clean
Clint T
VerifiedAugust 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: BLOD
always very clean
Rob M
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: CPOI
South Marcum is a terrific campground. Clean and always well maintained. This is a campground where the deer and the turkeys roam all over the grounds
Rob M
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: CPOI
South Marcum is a terrific campground. Clean and always well maintained. This is a campground where the deer and the turkeys roam all over the grounds
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
