$16
South Sandusky
Closed for the season
Total sites: 127
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
483 ft
62°F
44°F
44°F
weak
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.
Campsite Reviews (540)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 69% | |
| 4 star | 19% | |
| 3 star | 4% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@DavidM9841724 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #119
Love South Sandusky campground.
@MichaelR189137 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #189
Love Rend Lake camping!
@TabithaW08E1D7 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #129
Super beautiful like always! Wish there would have been a shower house in my circle but no biggie. We had a wonderful time. We will definitely be back!!
@DonaldS2271497 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #T3
I have always enjoyed South Sandusky campgrounds since I was a kid. Mainly in campers, but this time in a tent. I wanted a shoreline campground but they were already booked when I made plans. We were lucky to get T-3, especially during the storm that rolled through on Saturday the 19th of September. They had been calling for nasty weather but we were ok with it. Some campers with small kids packed up and went home, which was a great idea. It had been raining for awhile but nothing serious. Then around 3am, a thunderstorm rolled through with all the bells and whistles! Loud thunder, lightning flashes, strong winds! Far about an hour it was a bit intense, and then, laughable. The honeysuckle that surrounded our tent made a big difference on weakening the strength of the wind coming off of the lake. Im glad we didnt get the shoreline spot this time, Mother Nature kept us safe in the woods! Awesome Time!
@RitaB2568F59AA · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #166
Excellent campground. Best in the area. We go there 10 - 12 times a year. Would love if there is WIFI available. Would pay extra.
@RickM3065083 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #144
We come here many times it's a great place to camp. The corp of engineers keep this place up and do a great job.
@JasonE4196576 · Camped on Oct 15, 2025 at Campsite #T6
We arrived right when they were closing up shop for the day. They graciously provided us with instructions to reserve a camp site for the night. It is quick and easy; and there were plenty of sites to choose from. We have a family of 4 kids and 2 adults and we used a tent site for the night. There was firewood available. We woke up to the sunrise and bird calls. It was a beautiful experience.
@NancyE6087406 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #120
Very clean, very quiet, well cared for. Nice site!
@JeromeF78AB66D · Camped on Oct 9, 2025 at Campsite #194
We LOVE the bike trails. We also love all the wildlife, such as deer, turkeys and this year a first armadillos. We had two armadillos visit our campsite two nights in a row.
@RobertB6182770 · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #203
Campsites were clean and neat. We enjoyed our stay!
@JamesR5751753 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #172
Excellent campground. We've figured out that the Corps of Engineers campgrounds are universally among the best.
@RonaldR1708663 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #185
Very nice site to watch lake activity.
@Christoph74911 · Camped on Oct 2, 2025 at Campsite #203
Great camping
@ColinT14C36CC7 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #171
Clean beautiful and friendly
@GailN3C6DACA10 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #140
The bike trail is outstanding.
@SharonH5098220 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #188
We were lucky to get campsite 186 in the Pine Tree loop. While we absolutely LOVE EVERYTHING about the park and the camp site, I feel like the 5:00 check in time is too late. By the time we got the spot and got set up, it was getting too dark to enjoy any day light activities. I do LOVE the 4:00 check out but maybe change the check out to 2:00 and check in at 3:00. Otherwise I love this spot and loop!!
@LynnB5108950 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #185
Nice campground. Site 185 gave us nice view of the lake. Will be back someday.
@Christine30365 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #168
Our favorite campground
@DianeM6584416 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #191A
Check was easy. Park staff assisted in locating a different site that fit our RV.
@SamN8697263419 · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #182
Very nice place and clean
@SusanS9297654 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #210
South Sandusky, Loop Pin Oak, was wonderful. Small and quiet. The spaces are large and paved. Will definitely be back. The General Store on west side of lake is a must stop!
@MeshonaH8AC0A3 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #157
We love camping at South Sandusky Campground. We love the bike trails and the large shower houses that have the lockable door.
@VickiA6113238 · Camped on Sep 20, 2025 at Campsite #184
It's a beautiful well maintained campground - we enjoyed our stay very much
@KeithJ4436314 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #155
This campground is always so well taken care of. Clean and orderly and the sites are amazing. Need more full hookups but other than that It is great. I would also not close the beach so early.
@KeithC8792158 · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #188
It is a nice campground, loved riding bikes on the bike paths. Only problem we had was getting our camper level, we were on site 188 and it was on a hill, the back end was up high and front almost on the ground. Would not stay in that site again.
Other Campgrounds Nearby
We track all the sites so you don't have to.
Reservation Systems
Campsites Tracking
Campsite Reviews
Available Tonight
Available this Weekend
Cancellations Today
PRO $2.50/month
You're in Control. We never save credit card information or auto-renew subscriptions.
- Availability Map Search
- 3000+ Interactive Campground Maps
- Campground Virtual Tours
- Save Your Favorite Campsites
- Favorite Campsites Availability
- Campground Mobile Speed Test Maps
- National Parks, Forests & Ranger District Layers
- Wildfires & Air Quality Map Layer
- Satellite View Map Layer
- Campsite SMS Cancellation Alerts
- Rent your Property & Cabins
- Love's & Super Walmart Map Layers
- Cracker Barrel & Bass Pro Shop Map Layers
- Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) Layer
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Map Layer
- RV Propane, Parking, Dump, Water Map Layer
Pro is FREE for 7 days. (No credit card information required!)
Thanks to all our Supporting Members
@ChazInSoCal - CA
I just used PerfectCamp.com to book six consecutive August nights at the most popular campsite in one of the most popular campgrounds in Humboldt Redwoods State Park in California. That is not anything I could have accomplished anywhere else with the ease I did here! Thank you, PerfectCamp! I LOVE this site! You will find me on several other camping sites but the design, format, functionality, and personality of this the best. It’s fresh and clean.
@Wondering - Oregon
Wow! Woke up this morning to a notification that a favorite had opened at Paulina, and when I went to check, it was there. This membership just paid for itself in the first 24 hours I owned it. Couldn't take the site it conflicted with a trip already set, but it truly was there. Thanks Tons.
map icon in the lower right corner.
Map Settings
Reset
 Satellite |
 Wildfires |
 National Forests |
 National Parks |
 Air Quality |
 BLM |
 OHV MVUM |
 Love's |
|
Dump Stations
|
Water
|
Propane
|
RV Parking
|
 Super Walmart |
 Cracker Barrel |
 Bass Pro Shops |
| Price*: |
| Length: |
| Amps: |
| Elev: | feet |
| Temp: | °F |
| Down: |
| Up: |
*Earn our Leave No Trace badge to see our free camping sites.
🎉 Earn +5 marshmallows for adding your first favorite.
Use your earned marshmallows to enter our monthly giveaways or to get a Pro Subscription.
Show your commitment in keeping our forests healthy and protecting our public lands by earning the Leave No Trace badge.