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South Marcum
Total sites: 160
Available Tonight: 73
Available this Weekend: 25
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 73
Available this Weekend: 25
Booking Window: 6 months
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South Marcum Campground, IL - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
South Marcum Campground in Franklin County is located 51 min northeast of Carbondale, IL with an elevation of 437 feet. There are a total of 160 campsites including 14 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of March to mid November. 146 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 32 and 94 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 46 sites have electric and water hookups. 100 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $16.00 to $44.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, playground, restroom, trash dumpster, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (356)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 60% | |
| 4 star | 23% | |
| 3 star | 10% | |
| 2 star | 1% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@RebaSE802E80A6 · Camped on May 31, 2025 at Campsite #126
I have used Black Dog rentals for kayak rental. They will deliver kayak wherever you want and are very helpful regarding weather, etc.
@NathanB8721791 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #51
Clean Campground
@AlanC2263615 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #77
South Marcum Campground on Lake Rend in Illinois has to be the best Army Corp Facility we have stayed at. We have stayed in many Army Corp. in Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Kansas, South Carolina, and Iowa.
@WilliamFDD52AC · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #108
Always a great place to camp and hike and bike
@JAMESS8693241 · Camped on May 17, 2025 at Campsite #129
Beautiful campgrounds, our site, #129 was a super level, nice spacious site. The gate attendant was very friendly and all of the rangers waved and said hello as they drove by. Will most definitely come again
@MeganR95D52E51 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #131
Clean sites, lots of volunteers keeping the area picked up and tidy. Plenty of access to bathrooms and we were right next to a playground which was a huge plus for our 3yr old.
@DanielR3951934 · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #79
Love this campground. Gun Creek is another story
@KenS7241932 · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #23
One of our favorite places
@PhilP4576429 · Camped on May 13, 2025 at Campsite #3
Great scenery, great sites, great trails. Excellent place for family and friends!
@Johnand31C8F4E · Camped on May 13, 2025 at Campsite #80
We always love this campground. Good staff, clean facilities, large sites. All we can want. Site 80 was so nice being right on the water.
@DavidG5648223 · Camped on May 6, 2025 at Campsite #54
Good maintained camping ground.
@PatriciaP14087 · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #112
Many great campsites, especially right along the water. Bathrooms didn't have soap, which was strange. Great value considering location
@CarsonSFD005AB · Camped on Apr 12, 2025 at Campsite #14
Great campgound.
@PhillipJ281658 · Camped on Apr 11, 2025 at Campsite #53
This is our favorite campground with many good camping spots. The camp hosts are always friendly.
@GregoryD246439 · Camped on Apr 11, 2025 at Campsite #67
The campground was mowed and reasonably kept up. Everything was perfect
@KellyK4F6DBCE2 · Camped on Apr 8, 2025 at Campsite #51
Very close to walmart and a farm store, gas and convenient store as well as fast food. Visitors Center center just across the dam.
@GeorgeP5965870 · Camped on Apr 2, 2025 at Campsite #135
Nice long site
@ChrisW1509692 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #79
Awesome campground, friendly hosts, peace, quiet and just enough nature to make the visit more enjoyable. Deer, owls, and various different birds were enjoyed.
@CliffordB19581 · Camped on Nov 7, 2024 at Campsite #52
Clean campground, spacious sites
@StephenB624415 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #75
Very nice campground. The gentleman at the gate was very helpful and very polite. We will be back next year for sure.
@HeatherS702716 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #88
Expect to hear the highway from the middle of the camp ground. Great place to see wildlife.
@JeffG6611372 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #69
Nice campground. Spots are nice sized. Spotty cell service/internet access. Clean. Rangers and camp hosts make regular rounds. Lots of deer. Well maintained.
@WayneK5520252 · Camped on Oct 28, 2024 at Campsite #55
Love staying at this campground. They have so much to do around the area. I especially love the bike path. It is so very long and wide. Stayed on site number 55 and it was fairly level but still needed a little leveling. It had a beautiful view of the lake and good access to the lake but down the hill.
@StevenD7765858 · Camped on Oct 22, 2024 at Campsite #112
The weather was great. We went the week of Halloween saw a few trick-or-treaters, but it was nice.
@MarkW2201412 · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #135
Having water and sewer would have been great
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