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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
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- Potable Water
- Showers
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- Playground
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- 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
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
Jennifer M
VerifiedJune 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: CPOI
I have a Dodge Grand Caravan that is converted. This had only a small slope & didn't bother me at all. Shade was nice, trees with the lake peaking through. Was very clean, and quiet. Lots of fishing. Good restrooms- all in one shower & flush, sink - bright & very clean. Camp hosts nice.
Jennifer M
VerifiedJune 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: CPOI
I have a Dodge Grand Caravan that is converted. This had only a small slope & didn't bother me at all. Shade was nice, trees with the lake peaking through. Was very clean, and quiet. Lots of fishing. Good restrooms- all in one shower & flush, sink - bright & very clean. Camp hosts nice.
Bonnie H
VerifiedJune 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: BRID
We were at site 55 South Marcum. It was a really nice site. I was impressed on how well maintained it was & that the fire pits are cleaned out twice a week. The camp ground host when we arrived was awesome. Made the beginning of our camping experience fun.
Bonnie H
VerifiedJune 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: BRID
We were at site 55 South Marcum. It was a really nice site. I was impressed on how well maintained it was & that the fire pits are cleaned out twice a week. The camp ground host when we arrived was awesome. Made the beginning of our camping experience fun.
Alan D
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OROO
We stayed at Owls Roost on lot 18. We enjoy this little area and discovered Beaver Lodge connected by a concrete walk though a nice wooded area and the other camping areas connected by a wonderful path around Blue Heron pond.
We are down here from Central Illinois because of work in the area and coming back to camp is better than home.
Alan D
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OROO
We stayed at Owls Roost on lot 18. We enjoy this little area and discovered Beaver Lodge connected by a concrete walk though a nice wooded area and the other camping areas connected by a wonderful path around Blue Heron pond.
We are down here from Central Illinois because of work in the area and coming back to camp is better than home.
Jo Anne S
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 135, Loop: WPIN
Peaceful, easy to access, well taken care of.
Jo Anne S
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 135, Loop: WPIN
Peaceful, easy to access, well taken care of.
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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