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 (1243)
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment, with spacious sites and beautiful lake views that many visitors appreciate. The campground features clean facilities, helpful staff, and enjoyable bike trails, making it a great spot for family outings. However, some reviews noted issues with ticks, unlevel sites, and the presence of pests like stink bugs, which could detract from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
South Marcum Campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment, with spacious sites and beautiful lake views that many visitors appreciate. The campground features clean facilities, helpful staff, and enjoyable bike trails, making it a great spot for family outings. However, some reviews noted issues with ticks, unlevel sites, and the presence of pests like stink bugs, which could detract from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Keith L
VerifiedNovember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: T-01, Loop: WTES
Tent only site was clean with clean bathrooms. Enjoyed the bike path and wildlife.
Chris W
VerifiedNovember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: CPOI
Excellent campground, friendly, helpful hosts, close to city, stores, etc.
Chris W
VerifiedNovember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: CPOI
Excellent campground, friendly, helpful hosts, close to city, stores, etc.
Paula B
VerifiedNovember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
Beautiful loop, quiet and not full! The biggest drawback were the 100’s of stink bugs! Weeks later we are still dealing with them!
The loop next to us was already closed and made for really nice walks with the dogs! Lake was really low, at this time of year not shocked! We would recommend this campground for sure!
Paula B
VerifiedNovember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OROO
Beautiful loop, quiet and not full! The biggest drawback were the 100’s of stink bugs! Weeks later we are still dealing with them!
The loop next to us was already closed and made for really nice walks with the dogs! Lake was really low, at this time of year not shocked! We would recommend this campground for sure!
Art A
VerifiedNovember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: CPOI
We always enjoy staying at this COE facility, we visit at least twice per year and always find it clean and beautiful - you cant ask for anything mote!!
Art A
VerifiedNovember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: CPOI
We always enjoy staying at this COE facility, we visit at least twice per year and always find it clean and beautiful - you cant ask for anything mote!!
kenneth c
VerifiedNovember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CPOI
We always enjoy our stay at South Marcum. It’s always so peaceful and relaxing with our site on the water. Plenty of space between sites.
kenneth c
VerifiedNovember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CPOI
We always enjoy our stay at South Marcum. It’s always so peaceful and relaxing with our site on the water. Plenty of space between sites.
James B
VerifiedNovember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: CPOI
We stayed in site 380 with a 26ft trailer and truck. Some water access but banks were rocked. Good privacy and some shade. Rode bikes on lake trails.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.0338 / -88.9402
Elevation: 134 feet
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: July 11, 2026
