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Description
In the heart of Southern Illinois, the North Marcum Day-use Area on Rend Lake, offers excellent opportunities to enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, and watching wildlife. The 19,000 acres of water and the 20,000 acres of public lands at Rend Lake provide the perfect setting for your outdoor activities.The Rend Lake Bike Trail offers opportunities for biking and hiking. North Marcum Day-use offers 2 group shelters with electricity. Other amenities include a public swimming beach,hot showers, a boat ramp,playgrounds, and numerous individual picnic sites with picnic tables and grills. Golf, trap shooting, and sporting clays are available near the day-use area. Boat rentals are available at the Rend Lake Marina and Rend Lake Resort. Other activities include the Rend Lake Visitor Center, Ranger-led programs, educational programs, environmental education, Rend Lake Wildlife Refuge, picnic areas and water sports. Hunting is a large attraction to Rend Lake with its many acres of huntable government property adjacent to the parks. Auto touring and "Watchable Wildlife" viewing opportunities abound at the lake. Rend Lake is one of the best areas in the state for birding. Horseback riding and trail rides are available at the Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park.
Services & Amenities:
Within Facility
.Accessible Boat Ramp
.Accessible Restroom
.Accessible Showers
.Boat Launch Ramp
.Comfort Station
.Courtesy Dock
.Dumpster
.Grills
.Guide Service
.Hiking Trail
.Nature Trails
.Picnic Shelters
.Picnic Tables
.Pit Restroom
.Playground
.Potable Water
.Safety Programs
.Showers
.Swimming
.Telephone
.Trails, Bicycle
Within 10 Miles
.Boat Rental
.Camping
.Fishing Supplies
.Gas And Propane
.Laundry
.Public Marina
.Visitors
Center
Alerts and Important Information
North Marcum Day Use and Beach will be closed during the 2008 recreation season. This is due to constrained resources for operating recreation areas. South Sandusky Day Use and Beach at Rend Lake is open with reduced services.
Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the entire beach as posted. No lifeguards, swim at your own risk.
The area is open from May 1st through September 30th and group shelters are $25.
Day use fees are charged at this area.
Getting There:
North Marcum Day Use Area (IL)
12220 REND CITY ROAD
Benton IL 62812-9803
From I-57 exit 77- go west on IL Route 154 for ¼ mile. Turn left onto Gun Creek Trail. Go south 3 miles to Marcum Branch Road. Turn right on Marcum Branch Road. Go 1and ½ miles to park entrance. |
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