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South Sandusky
Total sites: 127
Available Tonight: 59
Available this Weekend: 21
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 59
Available this Weekend: 21
Booking Window: 6 months
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South Sandusky Campground, IL - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
South Sandusky Campground in Franklin County is located 49 min northeast of Carbondale, IL with an elevation of 483 feet. There are a total of 127 campsites including 8 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of March to the beginning of November. 119 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 45 and 99 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 89 sites have electric and water hookups. 30 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $16.00 to $26.00. Some amenities include shower, playground, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (489)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 69% | |
| 4 star | 19% | |
| 3 star | 4% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@DanielleP30464 · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #169
We stayed for only 1 night and upon arrival someones truck was parked in our campsite. So we had to wait for park rangers and people to sort that out. It was otherwise a nice campsite and campgrounds. Lots of party people on the weekend.
@SCOTTE9484100 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #183
Very well maintained CG on Rend Lake. Easy check in. Lots of space between sites.
@JeffL9591550 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #157
Great campground. Bathroom/shower houses have been renovated. Ill be back.
@AnneZF185DC9B3 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #148
Nice campground. Watch the slopes on each site.
@JeffreyH206902 · Camped on Jul 12, 2025 at Campsite #182
A great place to stay right next to lake. Campsites were comfortable and bath houses were clean and updated. Great stay!
@DavidV5073563 · Camped on Jul 7, 2025 at Campsite #159
Great camp host.
@ShawnyA817936D · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #195A
Our sites were wonderful. The personnel that checked us in and the camp host were very friendly. We loved the bike trail and the wildlife that we would see while riding on the trail. The Black Dog Store is a must see and the owners are very friendly. They did a great job at keeping the bathrooms/showers clean.
@CherylH2942173 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #T2
Campsite clean, bathrooms clean, but other campers kept yelling and running around chasing raccoons until 2am. The raccoon problem is pretty bad.
@KimB3858433 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #188
The spots seemed to be all on a hill. We really had to jack up the back end and put the front down very low in order for it to be level. There was very little ATT cell coverage. The location was nice. It was by the water and there was a small beached area for us to dock our boat.
@ChrisB5203459 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #121
It is a very peaceful site
@AdrienneD43935 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #159
We had a very nice visit we have stayed at rend lake multiple times but never at this camp ground . Its a nice quiet campground clean showers .
@ValerieS299120 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #129
Nice access to lake at campsite and beach short drive away.
@KellyG7782870 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #165
This is one of our favorite places to stop on road trips! We appreciate the electric and water hookups at the sites. The sites are spacious and always in good shape. Very clean shower houses too! This will continue to be a regular stop on our road trips!
@ConnieOE904A9A · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #140
The site was just a little uneven from side to side. Other than that very nice spot, with plenty of shade.
@MacKenzieEF7C7 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #176
Love this park!
@RobinC5286361 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #164
We were treated very badly by the female officer on duty the weekend we were there. She was very rude to multiple members of our party Her attention to us was almost harassment. There were multiple people camping that weekend that voiced the same opinion
@KatieE6430371 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #168
We come every year for my family reunion and have been for many years! I have always loved our time at South Sandusky! However, this year the park rangers were a little bit too much. Instead of explaining things or asking our rather large group to do something different the rangers were confrontational. We were basically told that if we want to continue coming that we should look in to their private campgrounds that they offer. We will still come back, as this is the tradition, but I left our reunion for the first time ever feeling disappointed in our stay.
@StevenR7674985 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #180
Park Rangers were very rude. We have camped here for 25 years for a reunion and now looking at other options.
@RobertD9538610 · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #186
My wife and I enjoyed our visit very much. Great restrooms and showers they just need better ventilation it was extremely hot inside.
@wilmab7FA2A390 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #160
The campground was beautiful!! Well maintained. Bathrooms/shower houses was very clean and good pressure. Only negative was the ventilation was not great and they was super hot!! Great cell service--we use Consumer Cellular. Campsite was in Redbud --160 shady most of the day except for a few hours in the afternoon. We had water and electric but was next to the shower house. Great for us for the time we was there--3 nights
@VickiL4277267 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #220
This is one of my favorite spots. It's close to the bike trail , which is so nice. Staff is always friendly .
@BrendaM7823850 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #120
Great campsite!
@OliviaS6743482 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #168
Had a nice long weekend at South Sandusky campground. Our site 169 was a tad unlevel but we made due with our leveling blocks. We had full hookup. The bathhouse was also very clean and we were directly across from the playground in our loop which is nicely shaded. We used the boat ramp which are great with 2 bays and has plenty of parking. The beach is also great.
@JeffB8180041 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #127
always a great place to camp
@AaronC1076050 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #152
Great site with a great view of the water.
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