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South Marcum Day Use

Playground at South Marcum Day Use
South Marcum Boat Ramp and Courtesy Dock, South Marcum Day Use

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Playground
Playground

About South Marcum Day Use

South Marcum Day Use Area— the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Whether you're looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, you'll find it here in the heart of Southern Illinois.

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access
  • Playground
    Playground

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 27 to Nov 1

Reviews (3)

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Patricia G

April 12, 2026

5

Great place to have family and friends get together! Very Clean!

Robert H

May 31, 2025

5

Everything was well maintained and easy to access. Worked out great for our celebration.

Lauren S

April 15, 2024

5

Very friendly staff!

Location South Marcum Day Use

Address:
South Marcum Recreation Area
Benton, IL, 62812
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.0358 / -88.9468

Elevation: 131 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Off-road vehicle use must have prior approval.

General

Daily fees apply for boat ramp use.

General

This is a day use facility. Camping is prohibited at this location.

General

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.

General

See Park Information Guide for additional rules and regulations.

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