Benton (near Belleville), IL
618-724-2493
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
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- Grills
- Guide Service
- Hiking Trail
- Picnic Shelters
- Picnic Tables
- Pit Restroom
- Pit Toilet
- Playground
- Potable Water
- Refuse Containers
- Showers
- Trails, Bicycle
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| Within 10 Miles |
- Boat Rental
- Fishing Supplies
- Gas And Propane
- Grocery
- Laundry
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- Nature Trails
- Public Marina
- Swimming - Beach
- Visitor Center
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Important Info:
Alerts and Important Information
This campground is currently not accepting reservations for the 2010 recreation season due to scheduled construction and renovations. Please check reservation website for bulletins updating campground status.
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. The campground telephone number is 618-435-3549.
All campers with reserved campsites must register with the gate attendant on the day of arrival.Campers with reservation who arrive when the entrance station is not open may use the "Express Check-in" option. Express Check-in forms are available at the entrance station.
There is a limit of 1 wheeled camper and 3 tents or 4 tents per camp pad.
Open From:
Jun 16 2010 to Dec 14 2010
Fees:
Peak Season
Apr 01 2010 -
Oct 31 2010 |
WALK TO |
$12.00 |
| STANDARD ELECTRIC |
$16.00-$40.00 |
| RV ELECTRIC |
$16.00 |
Peak Season
Apr 01 2011 -
Oct 30 2011 |
WALK TO |
$12.00 |
| STANDARD ELECTRIC |
$16.00-$40.00 |
| RV ELECTRIC |
$16.00 |
|
Contact Details:
Campground Phone: 618-724-2493
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777
South Marcum Campround Campground Reservations
