Army Corps of Engineers · Rend Lake

South Sandusky Campground

South 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. 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.

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Pull through type site with picnic table and fire pit on the right of camp pad, and water and electric on left of camp pad — USACE

Campsites

Standard with electric	119
Walk-in	8
Host/management	1
Total	128

Amenities & rules

✓ Electric hookups✓ Water hookups✓ Sewer hookups✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowed✓ Tent padsMax vehicle length 99 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 Route 14. After 3 miles turn right on Rend City Road, then continue for 6 miles to the campground entrance on the right.

Campgrounds nearby

0.6 miles away

Dam West Area (Day-Use)

IL · 1 site

1.1 miles away

Reservable

Rend Lake

South Sandusky Day Use

IL · 2 sites

1.6 miles away

Reservable

Rend Lake

North Sandusky Day-Use

IL · 2 sites

2.3 miles away

Reservable

Rend Lake

North Sandusky Campground

2.7 miles away

2.8 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.