Army Corps of Engineers · Rend Lake

North Sandusky Campground

North 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. North Sandusky Campground is conveniently located near the North Sandusky Day Use Area, which includes a boat ramp, two reservable picnic shelters, and a disc golf course.

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picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric to the right of pad. — USACE

Campsites

Standard with electric	97
Host/management	21
Total	118

Amenities & rules

✓ Electric hookups✓ Water hookups✓ Sewer hookups✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedMax vehicle length 90 ftRVs & trailersTents

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

From I-57 take exit 77 and turn west on Route 154. After 4.5 miles turn south onto Rend City Road. Continue through the four-way stop and follow signs to the campground.

Campgrounds nearby

Reservable

Rend Lake

North Sandusky Day-Use

IL · 2 sites

0.6 miles away

Reservable

Rend Lake

South Sandusky Day Use

1.4 miles away

2.1 miles away

Dam West Area (Day-Use)

IL · 1 site

2.5 miles away

Reservable

Rend Lake

South Sandusky Campground

IL · 128 sites

2.7 miles away

Reservable

Rend Lake

North Marcum Day Use Area

IL · 2 sites

3.2 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.