North Marcum Day Use Area Campground and Camping

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About the Campground

The North Marcum Day Use Area is nestled on the east bank of Rend Lake in Southern Illinois. It is located off IL Hwy 37 and is a short drive from Benton, Sesser, and Mt. Vernon, IL. It is also easily accessible from I-57. More information about Rend Lake is available at www.mvs.usace.army.mil/rend Activities available at North Marcum Day Use Fishing Boating Wildlife Watching Bicycling Picnicking North Marcum Day Use Area hosts a wide variety of recreation opportunities 2 Group Picnic Shelters Reservable Electricity & Lights Horseshoe Courts View of Lake Individual Picnic Sites with Grills 4-Lane Boat Ramp Sand Bottomed Boat-in Area Access to 4-Mile Paved Bicycle/Walking Trail Sand Volleyball Courts Playground Restrooms Hot Showers North Marcum Day Use Area is conveniently located near many other local attractions. Gun Creek Campground Camping Boating Fishing Picnicking (individual & group) Rend Lake Recreation Complex Golf Course Pro Shop Shooting Complex Restaurant Lodge Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park Camping Picnicking (individual & group) Horseback Riding Boating Fishing Horse trails 6-mile Bicycle/Walking Trail Rend Lake Resort Hotel & Conference Center Cabins Restaurant & Grill Boat & Bicycle Rental Docks Marine Fuel Rend Lake Marina Boat Rental Boating Supplies Boat Storage Boat Repair Marine Fuel

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
  • Fuel, Boats
  • Gas And Propane
  • Golfing
  • Laundry
  • Public Marina
  • Visitors Center

Fees

Peak Season
May 15 2010 -
Sep 15 2010
GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC $25.00
Peak Season
May 13 2011 -
Sep 15 2011
GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC $25.00

Alerts and Important Information Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. No lifeguards, swim at your own risk. The area is open from May 15 th through September 15th and group shelters are $25. Day use fees are charged at the boat ramp.

Campground Contact Information

Open From: Jun 16 2010 to Jun 14 2011
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Campground Reservations: North Marcum Day Use Area
Campground Phone: 618-724-2493
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777

Belleville, IL
618-724-2493

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More About North Marcum Day Use Area Campground

North Marcum Day Use Area is a campground located in Belleville, Illinois. This is a US Forest Service campground. All reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.

To find this campground check the map shown above, or enter -88.95111 latitude, and -88.95111 longitude into your GPS device.

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