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About South Sandusky Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Picnic Table
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- Restrooms
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- Picnic Table
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Reviews (1996)
What Guests Are Saying
South Sandusky Campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment, ideal for camping, biking, and enjoying nature. Many visitors appreciate the spacious and clean campsites, beautiful views of the lake, and the availability of bike trails. While some guests reported minor issues like uneven pads and occasional noise from nearby campers, overall experiences are positive, with a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
South Sandusky Campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment, ideal for camping, biking, and enjoying nature. Many visitors appreciate the spacious and clean campsites, beautiful views of the lake, and the availability of bike trails. While some guests reported minor issues like uneven pads and occasional noise from nearby campers, overall experiences are positive, with a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
Adam C
VerifiedApril 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 176, Loop: PTRE
Rick is great.
Jessie L
VerifiedApril 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 191, Loop: PTRE
We have camped here twice now and have loved it both times. It’s beautiful, clean, and easy to access. Our kids love the playground and bikes trails. We will be back!
Jimmy H
VerifiedApril 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 167, Loop: PTRE
Always enjoy camping at South Sandusky.
Jeffrey D
VerifiedApril 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: DOGW
I really enjoy Rend Lake and had previously stayed at North Sandusky Campground. Beautiful area, great lake, and great paved bike trail. Benton is pretty close with some great eating spots and there's also a convenient Wally World for things you forgot to pack. So why only two stars? We arrived shortly after 6 PM and no one was at the check-in booth. The next morning we walked down to check in, and it was too early and so no one was in yet. The restrooms were pretty clean but no soap dispensers. Prior to leaving I attempted to dump my tanks. Dumped the black first which fortunately was pretty empty because when attempting to dump the gray I heard the water stop flowing and could see in the clear elbow it was in fact not flowing. Closed the valve and when I removed my hose all the water in it dumped all over the ground. The water in the septic was all the way to the top of the pipe. Fortunately I had removed the water hose first. So I had to pack up the stinky slinky and stop at the waste station on the way out. Since it was right next to the check-in booth we went over to let them know about the septic at the site, but no one was there and it was shortly after 3 PM. We called the phone number listed and had to leave a message since no one answered (no one has returned the call either). The site I had last year at North Sandusky I couldn't dump until after hitching up and pulling forward since the dump was uphill from my trailer! Since none of the sites closest to the water are full hook ups I'm thinking next time I will just get an electric site.
Jeffrey D
VerifiedApril 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: DOGW
I really enjoy Rend Lake and had previously stayed at North Sandusky Campground. Beautiful area, great lake, and great paved bike trail. Benton is pretty close with some great eating spots and there's also a convenient Wally World for things you forgot to pack. So why only two stars? We arrived shortly after 6 PM and no one was at the check-in booth. The next morning we walked down to check in, and it was too early and so no one was in yet. The restrooms were pretty clean but no soap dispensers. Prior to leaving I attempted to dump my tanks. Dumped the black first which fortunately was pretty empty because when attempting to dump the gray I heard the water stop flowing and could see in the clear elbow it was in fact not flowing. Closed the valve and when I removed my hose all the water in it dumped all over the ground. The water in the septic was all the way to the top of the pipe. Fortunately I had removed the water hose first. So I had to pack up the stinky slinky and stop at the waste station on the way out. Since it was right next to the check-in booth we went over to let them know about the septic at the site, but no one was there and it was shortly after 3 PM. We called the phone number listed and had to leave a message since no one answered (no one has returned the call either). The site I had last year at North Sandusky I couldn't dump until after hitching up and pulling forward since the dump was uphill from my trailer! Since none of the sites closest to the water are full hook ups I'm thinking next time I will just get an electric site.
Jeffrey D
VerifiedApril 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: DOGW
I really enjoy Rend Lake and had previously stayed at North Sandusky Campground. Beautiful area, great lake, and great paved bike trail. Benton is pretty close with some great eating spots and there's also a convenient Wally World for things you forgot to pack. So why only two stars? We arrived shortly after 6 PM and no one was at the check-in booth. The next morning we walked down to check in, and it was too early and so no one was in yet. The restrooms were pretty clean but no soap dispensers. Prior to leaving I attempted to dump my tanks. Dumped the black first which fortunately was pretty empty because when attempting to dump the gray I heard the water stop flowing and could see in the clear elbow it was in fact not flowing. Closed the valve and when I removed my hose all the water in it dumped all over the ground. The water in the septic was all the way to the top of the pipe. Fortunately I had removed the water hose first. So I had to pack up the stinky slinky and stop at the waste station on the way out. Since it was right next to the check-in booth we went over to let them know about the septic at the site, but no one was there and it was shortly after 3 PM. We called the phone number listed and had to leave a message since no one answered (no one has returned the call either). The site I had last year at North Sandusky I couldn't dump until after hitching up and pulling forward since the dump was uphill from my trailer! Since none of the sites closest to the water are full hook ups I'm thinking next time I will just get an electric site.
Bill B
VerifiedApril 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: DOGW
Very nice camp sites. Just wish it wasn't so hard to get in
Bill B
VerifiedApril 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: DOGW
Very nice camp sites. Just wish it wasn't so hard to get in
Bill B
VerifiedApril 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: DOGW
Very nice camp sites. Just wish it wasn't so hard to get in
Jerry R
VerifiedApril 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 178, Loop: PTRE
We wish cell service was better
Location & Directions for South Sandusky Campground
South Sandusky , 7820 Red Oak Lane, Sesser, IL 62884 United States
Elevation: 145 ft
Highway access
South Sandusky Campground is accessible via IL-154, which is approximately 6 miles to the north. I-57 is accessible about 10 miles to the east.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Campers must check in with the gate attendant upon arrival for site and vehicle tags.
Site capacity
- Camping equipment must be on-site, with a maximum of three tents for one camper, or four tents per site. Sites cannot be reserved for vehicle parking.
Local regulations
- Refer to the Park Information Guide for more rules and regulations.
Fires & fuel
- To prevent pests, buy firewood locally and burn it on-site; do not move firewood.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026
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