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Campsite #16 at South Marcum Campground, IL
$26
Campsite #16
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 65 ft | Back-In |
| 3 | fair |
3/27
Campsite #16 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 65ft driveway, 50 amp hookup, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed, Drinking Water
Campsite Reviews (12)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 42% |
| 4 star | | 42% |
| 3 star | | 17% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@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!
@PaulaB5328808 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #16
Beautiful loop, quiet and not full! The biggest drawback were the 100s of stink bugs! Weeks later we are still dealing with them!The loop next to us was already closed and made for really nice walks with the dogs! Lake was really low, at this time of year not shocked! We would recommend this campground for sure!
@EvelynW73D14EB · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #16
We ended up coming in late on the way back from Oshkosh. Didn't realize that the gate agent shack closes at 8pm on Fridays and we arrived at 8pm. Had no issues getting in (all gates were open and went straight to the campsite) but were not able to check in. We had previously come through the weekend before on the way to Oshkosh and stayed at the exact same site (Owl's Roost 16), which was very sloped-I would stay here again but would choose a different site. We also left early the next morning (around 7am) and the gate agent shack was also not open by then, so we ended up just leaving because there was no way to check in/out. Normally, when checking out, you simply drop your campsite card in a mailbox on the way out and leave. However, we did not have the card as we weren't able to check in the night before. If you are coming in to this campground, I would arrive before 8pm if you have to leave early so you can make sure you are checked in.
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@JulianA54CC7C9 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #16
What an amazing campground! Absolutely recommend
@DarrylH93E9557 · Camped on Apr 17, 2024 at Campsite #16
Nice Campground. 147+ campsites spread out into different sections. However their shower area is not in a convenient area for all sections. Our section did not have a shower area. Not many of the 147+ campsites are very level. Site 16 required 6 inches of blocks on the front tires to level our Class A 36ft RV. Other than the leveling problem we had the campsite is was great. The Campground has a very nice bike/walking path that goes through the campground and around the damn.
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@WalterC2866230 · Camped on Sep 19, 2022 at Campsite #16
We love it the way it is. Just keep up the good work!
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@BaylieMCC1B0BF · Camped on Sep 9, 2022 at Campsite #16
We love it here!!!! Spots are always cleaned and ready for check in. Everything is always maintained nicely!! This has nothing to do with the campground, but shame on the people that do not clean up after their dog. We went to the playground and there were 2 piles off poo. Come on people, do better.
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@BillR982 · Camped on Sep 16, 2021 at Campsite #16
We stayed in #16 and it was OK. The picnic table was in the back of the camper instead of being right outside the door. We have a 40' 5th wheel and it seemed a little tight getting through and around the campground. Otherwise it was a really nice place. We will try and make it back there sometime.
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@NancyP165 · Camped on Apr 27, 2021 at Campsite #16
Great campground! Clean, nice sites! Gate attendants are always so nice and helpful!
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@LindaI830 · Camped on Apr 17, 2021 at Campsite #16
Attendant found a good site for disabled husband after finding the assigned site that was reserved was not going to work for him.
@KennethW379361 · Camped on Jul 22, 2020 at Campsite #16
Office personnel at the check in post were friendly and knowledgeable
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@JamesL2887084 · Camped on Sep 18, 2019 at Campsite #16
It was clean relaxing and easy access to set up our camper
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