Army Corps of Engineers · Rend Lake

South Marcum Campground

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. South Marcum Campground is conveniently located near the South Marcum Day Use Area, which includes a boat ramp and a reservable picnic shelter.

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This site has a picnic table and fire pit located to the left side of the paved parking/camping pad. The electrical hookup is on the right. — USACE

Campsites

Standard with electric	140
Walk-in	14
RV with electric	6
Total	160

Amenities & rules

✓ Electric hookups✓ Water hookups✓ Sewer hookups✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowed✓ Tent padsMax vehicle length 94 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 71 and turn west onto Highway 14. After 3 miles turn right on Rend City Road, then right on Rend Lake Dam Rd. Continue 3 miles to the park entrance on the left.

Campgrounds nearby

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North Marcum Day Use Area

IL · 2 sites

1.4 miles away

Reservable

Rend Lake

Dam West Area (Day-Use)

IL · 1 site

2.5 miles away

Reservable

Rend Lake

South Sandusky Day Use

IL · 2 sites

3.1 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.