South Marcum Campground

Photo · USACE, Rend Lake Project Office

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

160Sites

94 ftMax rig

The place

South Marcum Campground is located on the south-eastern shore of Rend Lake— 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. Recreation South Marcum Campground is conveniently located near the South Marcum Day Use Area, which includes a boat ramp and a reservable picnic shelter. Keep reading

Within the campground, visitors can access the Rend Lake Bike Trail—over 20 miles of paved pathways that guide riders through scenic woodlands and across views of Rend Lake and the Big Muddy River. The area offers abundant opportunities for boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, swimming, and general outdoor exploration. Additional recreation features around Rend Lake include an archery complex with a 3D trail and elevated shooting platform, a dog park with a swimming feature, and two public swimming beaches (including the pet-friendly North Marcum Beach). Facilities South Marcum Campground offers 158 reservable campsites each equipped with a picnic table and a firepit. Electric hookups are provided at all sites, excluding tent sites. The campground offers a dump station, hot showers, flush toilets, and drinking water to provide a comfortable camping experience for guests. A playground is also conveniently located within the Whispering Pines camping loop near the shower house. Natural Features The fields, forests, and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Woodland areas are made up of hickory, oak, and beautiful maples providing habitat to white-tail deer, turkeys, racoons, and many more native species. The shorelines are an excellent viewing area for waterfowl, shorebirds, and bank fishing the known crappie population. Nearby Attractions Rend Lake Spillway Recreation Area Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center Rend Lake Bike Trail

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 160

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
BLOD	019	standard electric	64 ft	50/30
BLOD	020	standard electric	63 ft	50/30
BLOD	021	standard electric	74 ft	50/30
BLOD	022	standard electric	68 ft	50/30
BLOD	023	standard electric	52 ft	50/30
BLOD	024	standard electric	93 ft	50/30
BLOD	025	standard electric	70 ft	50/30
BLOD	026	standard electric	40 ft	50/30
BLOD	027	standard electric	78 ft	50/30
BLOD	028	standard electric	61 ft	50/30
BLOD	029	standard electric	91 ft	50/30
BLOD	030	standard electric	52 ft	50/30
BLOD	031	standard electric	83 ft	50/30
BLOD	032	standard electric	65 ft	50/30
BLOD	033	standard electric	58 ft	50/30
BLOD	034	standard electric	87 ft	50/30
BLOD	035	standard electric	94 ft	50/30
BLOD	036	standard electric	62 ft	50/30
BLOD	037	standard electric	75 ft	50/30
BLOD	038	standard electric	64 ft	50/30
BLOD	039	standard electric	79 ft	50/30
BLOD	040	standard electric	63 ft	50/30
BLOD	041	standard electric	58 ft	50/30
BLOD	042	standard electric	73 ft	50/30
BLOD	043	standard electric	59 ft	50/30
BLOD	044	standard electric	62 ft	50/30
BLOD	045	standard electric	46 ft	50/30	yes
BLOD	046	standard electric	53 ft	50/30
BLOD	047	standard electric	66 ft	50/30
BLOD	048	standard electric	57 ft	50/30
BRID	049	standard electric	55 ft	50/30	yes
BRID	050	standard electric	40 ft	50/30
BRID	051	standard electric	67 ft	50/30
BRID	052	standard electric	36 ft	50/30
BRID	053	standard electric	41 ft	50/30
BRID	054	standard electric	42 ft	50/30
BRID	055	standard electric	69 ft	50/30
BRID	056	standard electric	71 ft	50/30
BRID	057	standard electric	42 ft	50/30
BRID	058	standard electric	57 ft	50/30
BRID	059	standard electric	51 ft	50/30	yes
BRID	060	standard electric	74 ft	50/30
BRID	061	standard electric	64 ft	50/30
BRID	062	standard electric	69 ft	50/30
BRID	063	standard electric	57 ft	50/30
CPOI	065	standard electric	72 ft	50/30	yes
CPOI	066	standard electric	44 ft	50/30	yes
CPOI	067	standard electric	65 ft	50/30
CPOI	068	standard electric	50 ft	50/30
CPOI	069	standard electric	72 ft	50/30
CPOI	070	standard electric	83 ft	50/30
CPOI	071	standard electric	79 ft	50/30
CPOI	072	standard electric	76 ft	50/30
CPOI	073	standard electric	70 ft	50/30
CPOI	074	standard electric	67 ft	50/30
CPOI	075	standard electric	89 ft	50/30
CPOI	076	standard electric	66 ft	50/30
CPOI	077	standard electric	73 ft	50/30
CPOI	078	standard electric	65 ft	50/30
CPOI	079	standard electric	89 ft	50/30

SHOWING 60 OF 160 SITES

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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This campground sits in IL-12. This member’s public-lands record →

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