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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers

Available sites

96 total sites

About North Sandusky Campground

North Sandusky Campground is located on the western shore of Rend Lake near the Sandusky cove— 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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 27 to Nov 1

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

96 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 002, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 78 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 003, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 004, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 005, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 006, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 72 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 007, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 008, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 79 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 009, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 010, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 71 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 011, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 78 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 012, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 77 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 013, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 014, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 76 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 015, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 77 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 016, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 84 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 017, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 85 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 018, Loop: PINT RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 019, Loop: RING RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 020, Loop: RING RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 021, Loop: RING RV
Pet Friendly · 64 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 022, Loop: RING RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 023, Loop: RING RV
Pet Friendly · 74 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 024, Loop: RING RV
Pet Friendly · 67 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 025, Loop: RING RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 026, Loop: RING RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 027, Loop: RING RV
Pet Friendly · 52 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 028, Loop: RING RV
Pet Friendly · 52 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 029, Loop: RING RV
Pet Friendly · 61 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 031, Loop: RING RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 032, Loop: RING RV
Pet Friendly · 66 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 033, Loop: RING RV
Pet Friendly · 66 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 034, Loop: RING RV
Pet Friendly · 58 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 035, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 84 × 10 ft
🚐 036, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 76 × 12 ft
🚐 037, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 78 × 12 ft
🚐 038, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 78 × 12 ft
🚐 039, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 79 × 12 ft
🚐 040, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 77 × 12 ft
🚐 041, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 78 × 12 ft
🚐 042, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 78 × 12 ft
🚐 043, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 78 × 12 ft
🚐 044, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 67 × 12 ft
🚐 045, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 78 × 12 ft
🚐 046, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 72 × 12 ft
🚐 047, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 55 × 13 ft
🚐 048, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 58 × 13 ft
🚐 049, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 72 × 13 ft
🚐 050, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 67 × 13 ft
🚐 051, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 71 × 13 ft
🚐 052, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 74 × 13 ft
🚐 053, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 71 × 13 ft
🚐 054, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 73 × 13 ft
🚐 055, Loop: WOOD RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 76 × 13 ft
🚐 077, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 83 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 078, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 88 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 079, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 87 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 080, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 081, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 81 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 082, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 083, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 74 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 084, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 86 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 085, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 83 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 086, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 78 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 087, Loop: SWEE RV
Pet Friendly · 86 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 088, Loop: SWEE RV
Pet Friendly · 82 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 089, Loop: SWEE RV
Pet Friendly · 88 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 090, Loop: SWEE RV
Pet Friendly · 78 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 091, Loop: SWEE RV
Pet Friendly · 79 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 092, Loop: SWEE RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 093, Loop: SWEE RV
Pet Friendly · 85 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 094, Loop: SWEE RV
Pet Friendly · 81 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 095, Loop: HICK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 81 × 10 ft
🚐 096, Loop: HICK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 78 × 10 ft
🚐 097, Loop: HICK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 82 × 10 ft
🚐 098, Loop: HICK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 76 × 10 ft
🚐 099, Loop: HICK RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 100, Loop: HICK RV
Pet Friendly · 84 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 101, Loop: HICK RV
Pet Friendly · 89 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 102, Loop: HICK RV
Pet Friendly · 84 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 103, Loop: HICK RV
Pet Friendly · 84 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 104, Loop: HICK RV
Pet Friendly · 82 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 105, Loop: HICK RV
Pet Friendly · 81 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 106, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 64 × 10 ft
🚐 107, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 85 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 108, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 67 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 109, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 78 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 110, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 71 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 111, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 112, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 81 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 113, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 79 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 114, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 82 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 115, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 84 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 116, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 81 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 117, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 83 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 118, Loop: WOAK RV
Pet Friendly · 81 × 10 ft · Paved

Reviews (634)

What Guests Are Saying

North Sandusky Campground offers a clean and well-maintained facility with spacious, level sites and easy access to the lake and bike trails, making it a favorite for camping enthusiasts. Many guests appreciate the scenic views, friendly staff, and upgraded amenities, including renovated sites and clean bathrooms. While some reviewers noted issues with mud, limited Verizon reception, and a few maintenance concerns, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.5
634 reviews
5
67.5%
428
4
21.1%
134
3
6.9%
44
2
2.7%
17
1
1.7%
11

Sam R

Verified

April 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: PINT

5

Craig L

Verified

April 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: WOAK

5

Another great experience at North Sandusky, at Rend Lake!

Bowen R

Verified

April 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: WOOD

5

Nice level campsites and quiet campground. Restrooms was clean. Love the fact that we could sit around the campfire and look at the lake.

Lisa W

Verified

April 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: PINT

5

The views from the campground were great of the lake. All the facilities and campground were so clean. Also great access to the bike and walking trails. I would highly recommend this campground.

Mark M

Verified

April 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: PINT

4

Camped 6 nights Pintail loop site 10. Very nice site, great view. Rode the bike trails, did some fishing, had a good time.

jo b

Verified

April 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: PINT

5

Grounds are always well kept and restrooms are clean.

Glen M

Verified

May 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: PINT

2

This electric-only site #11 may be the best in the campground, especially if you have a boat. Front to back levelness was fine, about 1.5% but side to side is about 5 or 6%. Shower house is one of the cleanest I've seen, it and the loops' toilets are cleaned daily before most campers wake up, the crew does a great job. Every loop road has at least one bump from utility lines trenched under the road, it's been this way for several years and has gotten worse over time, so be aware.

Mark J

Verified

May 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: WOOD

5

The campground is beautiful and quiet . We rode all of the bike trails around Rend Lake but our favorite was the one that started right outside our loop . We saw deer and other wildlife along the trails . The bathrooms and shower house were very clean . We had a full hook up site that was paved as was the picnic area . Our campfire ring had a built in grill that flipped up . The campground host was friendly and helpful . We would recommend staying at this campground.

John S

Verified

May 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: WOOD

5

Great Campground to get away to bike, hike , kayak, or just enjoy nature and your surroundings in a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

Dale P

Verified

May 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: RING

4

The campground is a beautiful place and the camping spots were large with lots of shade! The only issue we encountered was when we went to the next loop over to visit our friends, the camp host was upset because we parked in an empty camping spot. We are aware that there should be rules regarding parking, but when one camper is visiting another camper, parking in an empty slot should not be a problem. Being campers, we are very aware that we would have to move our vehicle if the new camper arrived. Parking is also an issue, but parking two wheels on the grass (when it is not too wet) should not be a problem. Other than the parking issue, we will be camping at Rend Lake again.

Location & Directions for North Sandusky Campground

North Sandusky, Sesser, IL 62884 United States

Elevation: 138 ft

Getting There

From I-57 take exit 77 and turn west on Route 154. After 4.5 mi turn south onto Rend City Road. Continue through the four-way stop and follow signs to the campground.

Nearest town

Sesser, IL - 5.5 mi

About 10 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via I-57, with exit 77 leading to Route 154, which is approximately 4.5 miles from the exit. Route 154 connects to Rend City Road, which provides access to the campground.

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 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 20, 2026

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