$16
South Marcum
Closed for the season
Total sites: 160
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
437 ft
50°F
37°F
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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.
Campsite Reviews (451)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 62% | |
| 4 star | 24% | |
| 3 star | 9% | |
| 2 star | 1% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@JanisS31006905 · Camped on Nov 9, 2025 at Campsite #83
Nice campgrounds, the shower houses have been really nice, but I think it's time they could use some repairs like scraping some bad spots that are flaking, replaster and repaint. The floors could use a pressure wash. There are some fire pits needing replaced. Also some concrete picnic tables are nearing there life expectation and new metal ones would be nice! Keep maintaining a nice campground, we love it! Thanks
@ThomasP9156982 · Camped on Nov 7, 2025 at Campsite #92
Another great COE park. Perfect when needing a quick overnight when traveling west or east.
@HughLEA8CC7B17 · Camped on Nov 5, 2025 at Campsite #99
We had a great site with plenty of room for our dogs. We enjoyed walking thru the park and on the bike path. The nature center was very interesting to visit also
@JasonE4196576 · Camped on Oct 25, 2025 at Campsite #119
One of our favorite campgrounds we have been to. We met such nice people around us, but still had plenty of space to feel as though we werent on top of each other. Absolutely stunning in the fall. We will be back!
@JeffC9633298 · Camped on Oct 24, 2025 at Campsite #100
The campsite was nice, plenty of room, and the nice young lady at the booth that checked us in was helpful. It was an easy walk to the bathrooms and shower house. I would definitely stay here again.
@KennethC181016 · Camped on Oct 24, 2025 at Campsite #86
We always enjoy our stay at South Marcum. Its always so peaceful and relaxing with our site on the water. Plenty of space between sites.
@ArtA4B86846AEC · Camped on Oct 23, 2025 at Campsite #89
We always enjoy staying at this COE facility, we visit at least twice per year and always find it clean and beautiful - you cant ask for anything mote!!
@GeraldD7C6F979 · Camped on Oct 23, 2025 at Campsite #14
Beautiful area. Great bike trail. Will come again!
@MarciaFD382490 · Camped on Oct 21, 2025 at Campsite #115
S. Marcum campground is a wonderful place to camp! Very clean and quiet!
@SteveM7756642 · Camped on Oct 20, 2025 at Campsite #65
The bike trails were very good. It would be even better if they completed the loop around the lake. The visitor center was excellent. So is the staff.
@TimM9090024 · Camped on Oct 20, 2025 at Campsite #114
Great campgrounds.
@ChrisW1509692 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #116
Excellent campground, friendly, helpful hosts, close to city, stores, etc.
@JerryDE073A733 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #50
park was very clean a wel lpatrlled
@PaulaB5328808 · Camped on Oct 15, 2025 at Campsite #16
Nice trail. campground mostly empty. Our site 01 had a bad wasp issue in the tree and there were about 1 million flies! They were going to remove the tree as it looked to be dying. No camp host (ok with us) Ranger patrols pretty often (ok with us) being late October weather was great. Site cement pad pretty level but short for a 5th wheel to detach. Our truck was on a pretty significant decline, so we had to detach with rig way back on the site. Worked out ok just awkward. Didnt use or look in the restrooms/ showers. Met some great neighbors!
@KenS7241932 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #50
Checking in was easy and attendants were very helpful.
@TimothyM325903 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #71
Well maintained campground. Clean facilities and accommodating staff!
@JamesT8733204 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #77
Peaceful Quiet trip. Full hook up. South Marcum is always quiet peaceful trip. Have stayed here multiple times.
@Lauraand01077E · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #56
The campground is quite a way from the main road but that does depend a bit on how your GPS sends you in to the park. Lots of space between sites and good biking/walking opportunities in park. We stayed in site 56 which is on the water but the pad was very slanted - need blocks to level.
@TedEdwa1992B31 · Camped on Oct 11, 2025 at Campsite #T11
Our walk-in site (T-11) was wonderful!!! So beautiful to be right on the water and away from the noisy RVs. And plenty of space between walk-in sites. The only drawback is the traffic noise from interstate 57 (which is why I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5); I didn't have trouble sleeping through it because it's a constant droning sound (like some people may use to help them sleep), but I prefer to hear the sounds of nature. Unfortunately, there's no way for this to be mitigated.
@CarmenHB4053A5 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #104
Both camp spots had a steep slope. The photos show the spots as being flat. Luckily our friends had extra leveling blocks. Also October is a beautiful month and two whole loops was closed completely. The campground was sold out. Open up the campground in October.
@JohnP1604489 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #144
Excellent time at South Marcum!! Very peaceful time! Very clean facilities!!!
@BeverlyD308087 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #135
We was in whuspering pines #135. We liked the being by the basketball court. The kids played basketball and drew with chalk. They rode bikes and scooters on it. We were also close to showerhouse and bathrooms. A nearby playground is a great thing too. We enjoyed the nearby hiking trail and the kids liked the bike trail. We had great weather while we was there and it was a very pleasant campsite.
@CindyR5412447 · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #55
Beautiful spot to camp, clean, got to witness the pelican migration, pretty awesome.
@NancyM7309003 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #110
Beautiful campground! The original site (87) we reserved was too sloped for our motorhome, so they very graciously found another site (110) that worked just fine. The biggest complaint I have with ACE campgrounds in Illinois is that there is no soap in any restroom.
@MegL64A47C0051 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #127
We had a wonderful time. The site was very level and the weather was great!!
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