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
Mike G
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 193, Loop: PTRE
Nice campground. Well forested sites available, as well as lake view sites. Choose carefully!
We were on PineTree 193 which I'd rate poorly. Our slope was too much for our auto-levelers, and the sewer connection was at the front of my RV and uphill from the tank outlet at the back of my RV. My 20' of sewer drain could not reach and the uphill connection was too much!! Electric connection was good as was power supplied (kept our AC's running in the heat.) All breakers were ON when we went to hook up.
We had to use the dump site at the entrance and there was no water hookup for our black tank flush. Check-in time is hard and fast - no early check-ins here. We were confronted by the ranger right as we checked in before we had a chance to post the occupancy card - get your cards up fast! Frankly that was insane!
The bike trail is nice and 12 miles end-to-end, mostly concrete. South Sandusky is 5 miles from North Sandusky and 7 miles from the end at South Marcum. Beach looked decent but didn't use it - there is a day fee. Visitor Center is nice and recommended.
Larry K
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 221, Loop: SYCA
Very peaceful
Mike G
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 193, Loop: PTRE
Nice campground. Well forested sites available, as well as lake view sites. Choose carefully!
We were on PineTree 193 which I'd rate poorly. Our slope was too much for our auto-levelers, and the sewer connection was at the front of my RV and uphill from the tank outlet at the back of my RV. My 20' of sewer drain could not reach and the uphill connection was too much!! Electric connection was good as was power supplied (kept our AC's running in the heat.) All breakers were ON when we went to hook up.
We had to use the dump site at the entrance and there was no water hookup for our black tank flush. Check-in time is hard and fast - no early check-ins here. We were confronted by the ranger right as we checked in before we had a chance to post the occupancy card - get your cards up fast! Frankly that was insane!
The bike trail is nice and 12 miles end-to-end, mostly concrete. South Sandusky is 5 miles from North Sandusky and 7 miles from the end at South Marcum. Beach looked decent but didn't use it - there is a day fee. Visitor Center is nice and recommended.
Larry K
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 221, Loop: SYCA
Very peaceful
Dwight B
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 214, Loop: POAK
We always have a wonderful time even if we don’t get a place with the full hook up it is a wonderful place to see wildlife and it’s very relaxing, spacious and very very nice
Dwight B
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 214, Loop: POAK
We always have a wonderful time even if we don’t get a place with the full hook up it is a wonderful place to see wildlife and it’s very relaxing, spacious and very very nice
Dwight B
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 214, Loop: POAK
We always have a wonderful time even if we don’t get a place with the full hook up it is a wonderful place to see wildlife and it’s very relaxing, spacious and very very nice
Carmen J
VerifiedJune 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 199, Loop: POAK
Our spot was a little sunnier than some others. It was a good choice for the time we went, but will be very hot in the summer months. (June, July, August and possibly Sept.) The grass was very tall when we set up, but it was
mowed the next day. We like Pin Oak and Pine Tree loops.
Carmen J
VerifiedJune 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 199, Loop: POAK
Our spot was a little sunnier than some others. It was a good choice for the time we went, but will be very hot in the summer months. (June, July, August and possibly Sept.) The grass was very tall when we set up, but it was
mowed the next day. We like Pin Oak and Pine Tree loops.
Carmen J
VerifiedJune 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 199, Loop: POAK
Our spot was a little sunnier than some others. It was a good choice for the time we went, but will be very hot in the summer months. (June, July, August and possibly Sept.) The grass was very tall when we set up, but it was
mowed the next day. We like Pin Oak and Pine Tree loops.
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
