About South Sandusky Campground
Number of accommodations: 126
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Reviews (1835)
What Guests Are Saying
South Sandusky Campground is praised for its spacious and clean sites, friendly staff, and excellent facilities, including well-maintained bike trails and easy access to water activities. Many campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and the variety of recreational options available in the area. A few reviews mention limited shade during the afternoon and occasional noise on weekends, but overall, the campground is highly regarded and frequently visited.
What Guests Are Saying
South Sandusky Campground is praised for its spacious and clean sites, friendly staff, and excellent facilities, including well-maintained bike trails and easy access to water activities. Many campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and the variety of recreational options available in the area. A few reviews mention limited shade during the afternoon and occasional noise on weekends, but overall, the campground is highly regarded and frequently visited.
Review Summary
Robin S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 167, Loop: PTRE
Love camping here. We also love the campground host
Mark W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 162, Loop: PTRE
Everything was well maintained and pads are very nice!
Mark W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 162, Loop: PTRE
Everything was well maintained and pads are very nice!
Mark W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 162, Loop: PTRE
Everything was well maintained and pads are very nice!
Daniel S
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: T-7, Loop: WTES
I travel by motorcycle and therefore camp in a tent. I've stayed at both the RV sites on the east side of the lake and the tent-only sites at South Sandusky. The tent sites are really, really nice. A short walk (just a couple hundred feet from the parking lot) gets you to a nice site right on the water. It is possible to walk down to the lake and go for a dip if you wish. You will need to carry in your water from the hydrant by the shower building, though. The tent pad is level. It is also made of gravel, so you will need long tent stakes.
I was there on a Saturday night, and there was a certain amount of noise from pontoon-boat stereo systems. Probably not so loud on weekdays. Bugs were not a significant issue.
The tent pads are large and level, but are gravel rather than grass, so bring long stakes.
Shower building was clean and there was plenty of hot water. The TP is so thin you can read through it, so bring your own.
The town of Sesser, about three miles to the northwest, has a couple restaurants/bars, and a "DG Market" (upgraded dollar store) with a decent selection of provisions.
I had a pleasant night, would come back again.
Daniel S
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: T-7, Loop: WTES
I travel by motorcycle and therefore camp in a tent. I've stayed at both the RV sites on the east side of the lake and the tent-only sites at South Sandusky. The tent sites are really, really nice. A short walk (just a couple hundred feet from the parking lot) gets you to a nice site right on the water. It is possible to walk down to the lake and go for a dip if you wish. You will need to carry in your water from the hydrant by the shower building, though. The tent pad is level. It is also made of gravel, so you will need long tent stakes.
I was there on a Saturday night, and there was a certain amount of noise from pontoon-boat stereo systems. Probably not so loud on weekdays. Bugs were not a significant issue.
The tent pads are large and level, but are gravel rather than grass, so bring long stakes.
Shower building was clean and there was plenty of hot water. The TP is so thin you can read through it, so bring your own.
The town of Sesser, about three miles to the northwest, has a couple restaurants/bars, and a "DG Market" (upgraded dollar store) with a decent selection of provisions.
I had a pleasant night, would come back again.
Daniel S
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: T-7, Loop: WTES
I travel by motorcycle and therefore camp in a tent. I've stayed at both the RV sites on the east side of the lake and the tent-only sites at South Sandusky. The tent sites are really, really nice. A short walk (just a couple hundred feet from the parking lot) gets you to a nice site right on the water. It is possible to walk down to the lake and go for a dip if you wish. You will need to carry in your water from the hydrant by the shower building, though. The tent pad is level. It is also made of gravel, so you will need long tent stakes.
I was there on a Saturday night, and there was a certain amount of noise from pontoon-boat stereo systems. Probably not so loud on weekdays. Bugs were not a significant issue.
The tent pads are large and level, but are gravel rather than grass, so bring long stakes.
Shower building was clean and there was plenty of hot water. The TP is so thin you can read through it, so bring your own.
The town of Sesser, about three miles to the northwest, has a couple restaurants/bars, and a "DG Market" (upgraded dollar store) with a decent selection of provisions.
I had a pleasant night, would come back again.
Randy Lawrence
July 24, 2023
Redbud site 150 best in campground.
Veronica N
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 185, Loop: PTRE
We love the Ptre loop.
Veronica N
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 185, Loop: PTRE
We love the Ptre loop.
Location South Sandusky Campground
Address:
South Sandusky , 7820 Red Oak Lane
Sesser, IL, 62884
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.0324 / -89.0043
Elevation: 145 feet
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: June 5, 2026
