Description

In the heart of Southern Illinois, the South Marcum Campground on Rend Lake offers excellent opportunities to enjoy camping, fishing, swimming, boating, and watching wildlife. The 19,000 acres of water and 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. South Marcum Campground offers 146 campsites, all with electric hookups and 14 non-electric walk-in tent sites. The campground is perfect for Recreational Vehicles and tent camping. Other amenities include a dump station, hot showers, a boat ramp, and a playground. Golf, trap shooting, and sporting clays are available within minutes of the campground. 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 for birding. Horseback riding and trail rides are available at the Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park.

For specific area information, visit the Rend Lake homepage

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Accessible Boat Ramp Accessible Restroom Accessible Showers Amphitheater Boat Launch Ramp Camping Courtesy Dock Dump Station Dumpster Electric Hook Ups Flush Toilet Gatehouse	Grills Guide Service Hiking Trail Picnic Shelters Picnic Tables Pit Restroom Pit Toilet Playground Potable Water Refuse Containers Showers Trails, Bicycle
Within 10 Miles
Boat Rental Fishing Supplies Gas And Propane Grocery Laundry	Nature Trails Public Marina Swimming - Beach Visitor Center

South Marcum Campground will start to take advance reservations on Saturday, June 14th 2008.

Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.
This campground requires a 2 night minimum stay on weekends.
This campground requires a 3 night minimum stay on holidays.
The campground is open from April through October and sites range from $16-$40/night.
An attendant is on duty as posted at the entrance station, and the campground telephone number is 618-435-3549.
All campers with reserved campsites must register with the gate attendant on the day of arrival.
There is a limit of 1 wheeled camper and 3 tents or 4 tents per camp pad.

Getting There:

South Marcum Campround (IL)
12220 REND CITY ROAD
Benton IL 62812-9803

From I-57 exit 71- go west on IL 14 3 miles. Turn north on Rend City Road. Turn right onto Main Dam. Go 3 miles, and the entrance to the park is on the left.