South Sandusky Campground

South Sandusky , 7820 Red Oak Lane, Sesser, Illinois, United States
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Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms

Available sites

126 total sites
RV Sites 118 sites from $26 per night Tent Sites 8 sites from $16 per night

About South Sandusky Campground

South 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

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

126 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 119, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 120, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 65 ft long
$26
/ per night
🚐 121, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 57 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 122, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 64 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 123, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 64 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 124, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 82 ft long · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 125, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 126, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 127, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 54 ft long · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 128, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 54 ft long · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 129, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 48 ft long · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 130, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 53 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 131, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 132, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 133, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 67 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 134, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 54 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 135, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 74 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 136, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 83 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 137, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 58 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 138, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 56 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 139, Loop: DOGW RV
Pet Friendly · 64 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 140, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 141, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 81 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 142, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 53 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 144, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 145, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 84 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 146, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 79 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 147, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 92 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 148, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 77 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 149, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 68 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 150, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 79 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 151, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 152, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 56 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 153, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 52 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 154, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 68 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 155, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 77 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 157, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 86 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 158, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 159, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 160, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 19 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 161, Loop: REDB RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 162, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 72 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 163, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 59 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 164, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 74 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 165, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 77 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 166, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 78 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 167, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 77 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 168, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 58 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 169, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 170, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 64 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 171, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 64 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 172, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 68 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 173, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 67 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 174, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 99 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 176, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 69 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 177, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 52 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 178, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 82 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 179, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 180, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 62 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 181, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 182, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 74 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 183, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 68 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 184, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 64 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 185, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 186, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 78 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 188, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 99 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 189, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 99 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 190, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 191, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 74 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 191A, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 67 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 192, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 76 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 193, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 194, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 195, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 73 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 195A, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 196, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 197, Loop: PTRE RV
Pet Friendly · 77 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 199, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 92 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 200, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 62 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 201, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 99 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 202, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 99 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 203, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 68 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 204, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 55 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 205, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 99 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 206, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 77 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 209, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 74 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 210, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 74 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 211, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 80 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 212, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 81 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 213, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 77 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 214, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 87 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 215, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 77 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 216, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 99 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 217, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 81 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 217A, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 82 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 218, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 85 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 218A, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 90 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 219, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 75 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 220, Loop: POAK RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 77 × 10 ft
$26
/ per night
🚐 221, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 222, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 58 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 223, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 224, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 63 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 225, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 61 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 226, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 227, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 99 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 228, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 56 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 229, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 69 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 230, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 89 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 231, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 47 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 232, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 233, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 59 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 234, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 56 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 235, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 52 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 236, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 64 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 237, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 64 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 238, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
🚐 239, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 10 ft · Paved
$26
/ per night
⛺ T-1, Loop: WTES Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$16
/ per night
⛺ T-2, Loop: WTES Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$16
/ per night
⛺ T-3, Loop: WTES Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$16
/ per night
⛺ T-4, Loop: WTES Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$16
/ per night
⛺ T-5, Loop: WTES Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$16
/ per night
⛺ T-6, Loop: WTES Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$16
/ per night
⛺ T-7, Loop: WTES Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$16
/ per night
⛺ T-8, Loop: WTES Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$16
/ per night

Reviews (1996)

Verified Only

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

4.6
1996 reviews
5
72.5%
1448
4
19.4%
388
3
4.0%
79
2
3.2%
64
1
0.9%
17

Rex S

Verified

September 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 189, Loop: PTRE

4

We enjoyed our stay at South Sandusky! Be sure to go to Sesser and have ice cream!
South Sandusky is always SO clean and well maintained! It's one of our favorite places to camp!

Rex S

Verified

September 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 189, Loop: PTRE

4

We enjoyed our stay at South Sandusky! Be sure to go to Sesser and have ice cream!
South Sandusky is always SO clean and well maintained! It's one of our favorite places to camp!

Frances D

Verified

September 21, 2022 • Stayed at: T-4, Loop: WTES

5

The campground is always clean especially the bathrooms

Frances D

Verified

September 21, 2022 • Stayed at: T-4, Loop: WTES

5

The campground is always clean especially the bathrooms

Frances D

Verified

September 21, 2022 • Stayed at: T-4, Loop: WTES

5

The campground is always clean especially the bathrooms

Brian K

Verified

September 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 238, Loop: SYCA

5

My wife and I were amazed with Rend Lake State Park South Sandusky campground. We are looking forward to our next trip in the future. Everything about the campground was desirable. For us, the best thing about our campsite was the space between campsites. We felt that we had privacy, while also being able to interact with the other campers. The campground and bath house were extremely clean. The beach was amazing and everything about the beach, tables and bbq grills and a park for the children. My wife and I brought our bikes and enjoyed the bike paths. The lake, itself, is clean (free of pollution and trash). Yes, this is now our favorite place to camp and look forward to our next visit. The only recommendation I would suggest is keeping all of the campgrounds open until the park closes.

Brian K

Verified

September 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 238, Loop: SYCA

5

My wife and I were amazed with Rend Lake State Park South Sandusky campground. We are looking forward to our next trip in the future. Everything about the campground was desirable. For us, the best thing about our campsite was the space between campsites. We felt that we had privacy, while also being able to interact with the other campers. The campground and bath house were extremely clean. The beach was amazing and everything about the beach, tables and bbq grills and a park for the children. My wife and I brought our bikes and enjoyed the bike paths. The lake, itself, is clean (free of pollution and trash). Yes, this is now our favorite place to camp and look forward to our next visit. The only recommendation I would suggest is keeping all of the campgrounds open until the park closes.

Brian K

Verified

September 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 238, Loop: SYCA

5

My wife and I were amazed with Rend Lake State Park South Sandusky campground. We are looking forward to our next trip in the future. Everything about the campground was desirable. For us, the best thing about our campsite was the space between campsites. We felt that we had privacy, while also being able to interact with the other campers. The campground and bath house were extremely clean. The beach was amazing and everything about the beach, tables and bbq grills and a park for the children. My wife and I brought our bikes and enjoyed the bike paths. The lake, itself, is clean (free of pollution and trash). Yes, this is now our favorite place to camp and look forward to our next visit. The only recommendation I would suggest is keeping all of the campgrounds open until the park closes.

Lynn S

Verified

September 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: DOGW

1

Sewer hookup in middle of concrete pad. No way to park to avoid it. Electric and water on other side. Fhu not worth picking this site.

Lynn S

Verified

September 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: DOGW

1

Sewer hookup in middle of concrete pad. No way to park to avoid it. Electric and water on other side. Fhu not worth picking this site.

Location & Directions for South Sandusky Campground

South Sandusky , 7820 Red Oak Lane, Sesser, IL 62884 United States

Elevation: 145 ft

Nearest town

Sesser, IL - 7.4 mi

About 11 min to downtown

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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