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About South Marcum Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
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- 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
Debbie J
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: CPOI
South Marcum nice campground. The grass needed cutting
Karin G
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: BLOD
We love Rend Lake and going camping there. This spot #38 was not so good. It was hard to back into and it was on a slant and the picnic table area was across a little ditch.
Crystal and David Kent B
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: BRID
I have a frequent visitor to this campground. Road noise is a factor in the loops farther east but not so that I skip booking preferred sites. I enjoy the bike trail that comes there here as well as the other campgrounds on the banks of the lake. I usually try to get frozen custard in Sesser and white pie from Burtons in Whittington.
Crystal and David Kent B
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: BRID
I have a frequent visitor to this campground. Road noise is a factor in the loops farther east but not so that I skip booking preferred sites. I enjoy the bike trail that comes there here as well as the other campgrounds on the banks of the lake. I usually try to get frozen custard in Sesser and white pie from Burtons in Whittington.
Cheryl U
VerifiedJune 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: BRID
Very nice area for biking! RV Sites are mostly level and many bordering on the lake! This was my second stay and thoroughly enjoyed my time at the park.
Cheryl U
VerifiedJune 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: BRID
Very nice area for biking! RV Sites are mostly level and many bordering on the lake! This was my second stay and thoroughly enjoyed my time at the park.
Tiffany s
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: CPOI
The camp host gentleman is so wonderful each time we have checking. The entire campground is always so clean & perfectly maintained. Bathrms are always pristine. Didn't care for the 6am alarm of the leaf blower though. Thank you for such a great time always. Looooove South Marcum. See you in October.
Gregory R
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: CPOI
The playground is a mess. The wood chips are mostly gone and in the mud.
Terry G
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: CPOI
Had a very nice lot near the showers. We would stay again
Tiffany s
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: CPOI
The camp host gentleman is so wonderful each time we have checking. The entire campground is always so clean & perfectly maintained. Bathrms are always pristine. Didn't care for the 6am alarm of the leaf blower though. Thank you for such a great time always. Looooove South Marcum. See you in October.
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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