South Sandusky Campground

Photo · USACE, Rend Lake Project Office

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

128Sites

99 ftMax rig

The place

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. Recreation 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. Keep reading

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 Sandusky Campground offers 124 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. Playgrounds are also conveniently located within the Redbud, Pine Tree, and Sycamore camping loops. 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 South Sandusky Beach Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center Blackberry Nature Trail Rend Lake Dog Park Rend Lake Marina

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

The sites · 128

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
DOGW	119	standard electric	45 ft	30/50
DOGW	120	standard electric	65 ft	30/50
DOGW	121	standard electric	57 ft	30/50
DOGW	122	standard electric	64 ft	30/50
DOGW	123	standard electric	64 ft	30/50
DOGW	124	standard electric	82 ft	30/50
DOGW	125	standard electric	60 ft	30/50
DOGW	126	standard electric	60 ft	30/50
DOGW	127	standard electric	54 ft	30/50
DOGW	128	standard electric	54 ft	30/50
DOGW	129	standard electric	48 ft	30/50
DOGW	130	standard electric	53 ft	30/50
DOGW	131	standard electric	60 ft	30/50
DOGW	132	standard electric	55 ft	30/50
DOGW	133	standard electric	67 ft	30/50
DOGW	134	standard electric	54 ft	30/50
DOGW	135	standard electric	74 ft	30/50
DOGW	136	standard electric	83 ft	30/50	yes
DOGW	137	standard electric	58 ft	30/50
DOGW	138	standard electric	56 ft	30/50
DOGW	139	standard electric	64 ft	30/50
POAK	199	standard electric	92 ft	30/50
POAK	200	standard electric	62 ft	30/50
POAK	201	standard electric	99 ft	30/50	yes
POAK	202	standard electric	99 ft	30/50
POAK	203	standard electric	68 ft	30/50	yes
POAK	204	standard electric	55 ft	30/50
POAK	205	standard electric	99 ft	30/50
POAK	206	standard electric	77 ft	30/50
POAK	209	standard electric	74 ft	30/50
POAK	210	standard electric	74 ft	30/50
POAK	211	standard electric	80 ft	30/50
POAK	212	standard electric	81 ft	30/50
POAK	213	standard electric	77 ft	30/50
POAK	214	standard electric	87 ft	30/50
POAK	215	standard electric	77 ft	30/50
POAK	216	standard electric	99 ft	30/50
POAK	217	standard electric	81 ft	30/50
POAK	217A	standard electric	82 ft	30/50
POAK	218	standard electric	85 ft	30/50
POAK	218A	standard electric	90 ft	30/50
POAK	219	standard electric	75 ft	30/50
POAK	220	standard electric	77 ft	30/50
PTRE	162	standard electric	72 ft	30/50	yes
PTRE	163	standard electric	59 ft	30/50
PTRE	164	standard electric	74 ft	30/50
PTRE	165	standard electric	77 ft	30/50
PTRE	166	standard electric	78 ft	30/50
PTRE	167	standard electric	77 ft	30/50
PTRE	168	standard electric	58 ft	30/50
PTRE	169	standard electric	65 ft	30/50
PTRE	170	standard electric	64 ft	30/50
PTRE	171	standard electric	64 ft	30/50
PTRE	172	standard electric	68 ft	30/50
PTRE	173	standard electric	67 ft	30/50
PTRE	174	standard electric	99 ft	30/50
PTRE	176	standard electric	69 ft	30/50
PTRE	177	standard electric	52 ft	30/50
PTRE	178	standard electric	82 ft	30/50
PTRE	179	standard electric	75 ft	30/50

SHOWING 60 OF 128 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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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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