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126 total sites
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About South Sandusky Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Picnic Table
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- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- 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
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 mi end-to-end, mostly concrete. South Sandusky is 5 mi from North Sandusky and 7 mi 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 mi end-to-end, mostly concrete. South Sandusky is 5 mi from North Sandusky and 7 mi 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.
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 & 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 21, 2026
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