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South Sandusky
Total sites: 127
Available Tonight: 42
Available this Weekend: 18
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 42
Available this Weekend: 18
Booking Window: 6 months
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South Sandusky Campground, IL
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 (428)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 70% | |
| 4 star | 19% | |
| 3 star | 4% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
@MatthewS683247 · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #216
Clean and quiet, always enjoy our stay at South Sandusky COE. Volunteer hosts are always attentive and kind as well.
@LauraC7322672 · Camped on Apr 13, 2025 at Campsite #193
Great site! Everything you need and lots of activities to stay busy or opportunities to just chill and relax.
@jimm7796384 · Camped on Apr 10, 2025 at Campsite #196
Always love going to South Sandusky - Love the Bike Path - Always clean
@LyndaBD1098BE0 · Camped on Apr 8, 2025 at Campsite #217
We stay here several times a year. Very nice campsites
@CherylB3572926 · Camped on Apr 1, 2025 at Campsite #188
Site 188 Pull Through is not for big rigs!! It is too sloped and even with auto leveling we had to lift up the back wheels with boards. The turn around is not large enough and the pavement has been scraped up by other rigs. Once set up in the site, it was very nice.. Leaving we were concerned that it would roll over the chocks as we had to lift it high enough to hitch. We were disappointed the only dumpsters were up at the gate. Otherwise we had a nice time.
@JohnW4841416 · Camped on Mar 29, 2025 at Campsite #136
Very nice place to camp. It was quiet and relaxful. Camp host was friendly and helpful.
@SteveS6334481 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #193
This is our favorite campground because of all the amenities such as full hookup, bike trails, lake access, and price. We love it!
@MaryS3622227 · Camped on Oct 28, 2024 at Campsite #177
Best campground clean continue to improve the area.
@CeceliaD5AAC4C · Camped on Oct 27, 2024 at Campsite #173
We stayed 3 nights at site 112. It's a beautiful site with pine trees all around. It was to windy to kayak,but we have done that before. The lake is beautiful. We did some bike riding on the bike path, which is always fun. The showers are very clean and well taken care of.
@TimL9352546 · Camped on Oct 24, 2024 at Campsite #149
The 30 amp breaker was broken. We had to go buy an adapter to use the 50 amp outlet.
@TimothyME17C73 · Camped on Oct 23, 2024 at Campsite #206
Kelly ,is always very nice and welcoming! And actually we had a evening park ranger try and help us trap a ferrell kitten ! Very nice quiet campground! And the grounds are well kept! The fall was beautiful there this year! Only wish they would let you come on your site early and split the day with people leaving. Kind of late to set up a campsite at 4 or 5pm.
@DonaldH6846342 · Camped on Oct 22, 2024 at Campsite #219
More level sites are needed
@RoxannB2CFAF8C · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #207
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@BriannaA26E809 · Camped on Oct 19, 2024 at Campsite #173
I grew up coming here and still do now. It's very clean and family friendly. I recommend camping here to everyone and everyone even living in Kentucky. It's a lovely place to spend time and relax.
@CherylM3564547 · Camped on Oct 19, 2024 at Campsite #183
We had a wonderful week camping at South Sandusky! We spent time riding on the bike trail everyday--the location of South Sandusky allowed us to ride two different directions and added variety to our rides. Site #183 has a great view of the lake. The site did require some side to side leveling, but nothing a couple of pieces of wood or blocks can't fix.
@AngelaT6758392 · Camped on Oct 14, 2024 at Campsite #185
Good spot #185
@BarbaraC865675 · Camped on Oct 13, 2024 at Campsite #195
What a beautiful campground- we liked it so much we stayed a second time during a five week trip. Spacious sites and very clean park.
@richarda847269 · Camped on Oct 10, 2024 at Campsite #135
great weekend
@JoanS7048588 · Camped on Oct 3, 2024 at Campsite #191
concrete pads and shade trees in certain camp sites would work nicely (ours was in full sun). more full hookups also. overall much better than state park campground. thank you
@Christine34507 · Camped on Oct 3, 2024 at Campsite #174
Love the Corps of Engineers parks clean and well maintained.
@VinceF1776DF80 · Camped on Sep 29, 2024 at Campsite #208
Such a nice campground
@RobertC4745893 · Camped on Sep 26, 2024 at Campsite #149
The restrooms were ALWAYS clean. Sites were cleaned up from recent storm debris. Sites were large and fire pit was very useful in containing fire. I would stay there again and recommend South Sandusky Campground to all.
@JUSTINJ1765440 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #212
South Sandusky sits on the west side of the lake between North Sandusky campground and the visitors center. It is convenient to the walking/biking trail and the beach. The town of Benton which offers a Walmart and a variety of fast-food restaurants is not too far away. There isn't too much to the town of Benton. The biggest attraction is the lake itself. It's large and beautiful with a marina for boat rental.
@LyleH1984145 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #120
Had a wonderful, relaxing visit.
@VanessaC938826 · Camped on Sep 20, 2024 at Campsite #129
Had a wonderful time as always. This was my first time in Dogwood.
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