South Marcum Campground

Rend Lake

🏕️ CampgroundCarlyle LakeIllinois⭐ 4.5 (825)

🟢 64 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 160 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

South Marcum Campground in Illinois has 64 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, WPIN #140–WPIN #146 next to each othersites CPOI #071, #088, #089, #092, #093, #101, #103, #104, #105, #106, #107, #124, #126, OROO #001, #002, #003, #007, #009, #011, #012, WPIN #130, #135, #136, #138, #140, #141, #142, #143, #144, #145, #146, WTES #T-01, #T-02, #T-03, #T-04, #T-05, #T-06, #T-07, #T-10, #T-12, #T-13

Sat Sep 19 – Mon Sep 212 nightsbook these dates →sites BRID #062, CPOI #119, #128

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, CPOI #108–CPOI #110 next to each othersites BRID #051, #055, CPOI #075, #076, #087, #091, #108, #109, #110, #114, #117, #118, #120, #129, OROO #018, WPIN #131, #134, WTES #T-09, #T-14

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, CPOI #094–CPOI #100 next to each othersites CPOI #094, #095, #096, #097, #098, #099, #100, OROO #001

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites CPOI #067, #082, WPIN #133, WTES #T-08

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 CPOI #122 & CPOI #123 next to each othersites CPOI #085, #102, #122, #123, OROO #004, #005, #013, #016, WTES #T-11

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites CPOI #069

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites BRID #059, OROO #014

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite CPOI #071 — This site is located near the waters edge providing a great — **Site CPOI #071** · This site is located near the waters edge providing a great USACE

Campsite CPOI #088 — near waters edge and tent sites — **Site CPOI #088** · near waters edge and tent sitesUSACE

Campsite CPOI #088 — This site has a picnic table and fire pit to the left of the — **Site CPOI #088** · This site has a picnic table and fire pit to the left of theUSACE

Campsite CPOI #089 — extra parking pad, near a bathroom with extra parking — **Site CPOI #089** · extra parking pad, near a bathroom with extra parkingUSACE

Campsite CPOI #089 — This site has a picnic table and fire pit to the left of the — **Site CPOI #089** · This site has a picnic table and fire pit to the left of theUSACE

Campsite CPOI #092 — This site has a picnic table and fire pit located to the lef — **Site CPOI #092** · This site has a picnic table and fire pit located to the lefUSACE

Campsite CPOI #093 — Site 93 — **Site CPOI #093** · Site 93USACE

Campsite CPOI #093 — This site has a picnic table and fire pit to the left of the — **Site CPOI #093** · This site has a picnic table and fire pit to the left of theUSACE

Campsite CPOI #101 — picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric — **Site CPOI #101** · picnic table and fire pit to the left of camp pad, electric USACE

Campsite CPOI #101 — electric only — **Site CPOI #101** · electric onlyUSACE

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $16–$44/nightRv ElectricStandard ElectricWalk To🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.5★★★★★825 ratings

5★539

4★201

3★61

2★11

1★13

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.0/4

T-Mobile2.7/4

Verizon2.5/4

Sprint retired2.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ South Marcum Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at South Marcum Campground?

South Marcum Campground in Illinois takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at South Marcum Campground?

Campsite fees at South Marcum Campground run about $16–$44/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at South Marcum Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like South Marcum Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is South Marcum Campground a good campground?

South Marcum Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 825 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at South Marcum Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at South Marcum Campground, AT&T rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 225 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is South Marcum Campground located?

South Marcum Campground is located in Carlyle Lake, Illinois. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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