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
Denise R
VerifiedApril 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: OROO
Love this campground and camp here often. Only downfall is there is not enough parking at most of the sites for 2 vehicles.
Philip O
VerifiedApril 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 133, Loop: WPIN
Site 133 had a giant puddle next to it after a tree was removed. That led to a ton of bugs in the space. Fill that space in to level the ground or future campers will be miserable.
Philip O
VerifiedApril 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 133, Loop: WPIN
Site 133 had a giant puddle next to it after a tree was removed. That led to a ton of bugs in the space. Fill that space in to level the ground or future campers will be miserable.
Mary & ET P
VerifiedApril 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: BRID
Park is nice, only complain is our site #51 is lopsided. Pad is long enough it's just unlevel. If you have a big rig, this spot is not for you. Back of pad is low, front is high and right side is low.
Mary & ET P
VerifiedApril 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: BRID
Park is nice, only complain is our site #51 is lopsided. Pad is long enough it's just unlevel. If you have a big rig, this spot is not for you. Back of pad is low, front is high and right side is low.
Jim R
VerifiedApril 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CPOI
Best campground in the state.
Jim R
VerifiedApril 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CPOI
Best campground in the state.
Christina H
VerifiedApril 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: BRID
Site was beautiful. Campground was amazing and clean. The staff was tremendous. Site 56 was fairly level. We had to use leveling blocks on the passenger side and that’s it easy set up. Can’t wait to return.
Christina H
VerifiedApril 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: BRID
Site was beautiful. Campground was amazing and clean. The staff was tremendous. Site 56 was fairly level. We had to use leveling blocks on the passenger side and that’s it easy set up. Can’t wait to return.
dale w
VerifiedApril 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: CPOI
The Corp should really manicure some of the dead trees especially by the camp pad.
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: June 4, 2026
