South Marcum Campground
Benton, Illinois · 436 ft · In Rend Lake
Photos: USACE, Rend Lake Project Office
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 436 ft (133 m)436 ft133 m
Loops6
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
- Drinking water
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About
Overview
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. 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).
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Cell service
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- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-Mobile4G LTE
Cell service at South Marcum Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 1% chance of rain94°72°
- WedChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms, 82% chance of rain81°67°
- ThuShowers And Thunderstorms Likely, 70% chance of rain87°53°
- FriChance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 43% chance of rain63°41°
- SatSunny63°38°
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Location and contact
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