Lodging Campgrounds US Army Corps
USACE Rend Lake Recreational Camping Areas
Benton, IL 62812
North Sandusky
8420 Loon Lane
Sesser IL 62884
(618) 625-6115
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233559
118 camp sites in the following camping areas:
Pintail*, Ringneck*, Woodduck*, Maple*, Sweetgum, Hickory and White Oak*
South Sandusky
7820 Red Oak Lane
Sesser IL 62884
618-625-3011
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233613
119+8 tent sites in the following camping areas:
Dogwood*, Redbud*, Pine Tree*, Pin Oak, Sycamore, Tent Area
Gun Creek
12165 Golf Course Drive
Whittington IL 62897
(618) 629-2338
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233504
110 sites all loops in the following camping areas:
Nighthawk*, Blue Jay, Cardinal*, Eagle*
South Marcum
11623 Trailhead Lane
Benton IL
(618) 435-3549
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233611
147 +14 tent sites in the following camping areas:
Owl's Roost*, Beaver Lodge*, Buck Ridge*, Covey Point*, Whispering Pines
*Handicap accessible campsites and facilities are available.
All campgrounds provide drinking water, dump station, and restroom and shower accommodations.
Reservation Program
Reservations for campsites, group areas, and picnic shelters are made by contacting Recreation One Stop's toll free number at 1-877-444-6777 or TDD 1-877-833-6777, through the App, or on the Internet at www.recreation.gov.
A credit card must be used to pay fees by phone or on-line. All fees must be paid in full at the time the reservation is made.
America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Senior, Access, Military, Annual, and 4th Grader passes are available through this program and allow for free entrance and day use at Federally-managed facilities. The Senior and Access pass also provides a 50% discount on camping fees. These passes can be obtained at the Rend Lake Visitor Center or any of the campground fee booths. For pass information, visit http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm.
Information for Rend Lake Recreational Areas
Contact the Rend Lake Project Office/Visitors Center 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL 62812 directly at (618) 724-2493 or e-mail at rendinfo-MVS@usace.army.mil.
Like us on Facebook @ Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center for updates on activities and programming. Visit the Rend Lake Corps Gateway page for maps and brochures at http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/RendLake.asp.
USACE Rend Lake Dale Miller Group Camp
Benton, IL 62812
Dale Miler Group Camp, in South Marcum, offers 5 cabins, 9 RV/trailer sites each with 50 amp electric pedestals, private beach, enclosed shelter, a group fire ring, mini shower with restrooms, a playfield, and a combination tennis/basketball court. All campgrounds provide drinking water, dump station, and restroom and shower accommodations.
South Marcum also has a boat ramp and picnic shelter 10.
* Accessible shelters and facilities.
Reservation Program
Reservations for campsites, group areas, and picnic shelters are made by contacting Recreation One Stop's toll free number at 1-877-444-6777 or TDD 1-877-833-6777, through the App, or on the Internet at www.recreation.gov. A credit card must be used to pay fees by phone or on-line. All fees must be paid in full at the time the reservation is made.
America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Senior, Access, Military, Annual, and 4th Grader passes are available through this program and allow for free entrance and day use at Federally-managed facilities. The Senior and Access pass also provides a 50% discount on camping fees. These passes can be obtained at the Rend Lake Visitor Center or any of the campground fee booths. For pass information, visit http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm.
Information for Rend Lake Recreational Areas
Like us on Facebook @ Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center for updates on activities and programming. Visit the Rend Lake Corps Gateway page for maps and brochures at http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/RendLake.asp. You may also contact the Project Office directly at (618) 724-2493 or e-mail at rendinfo-MVS@usace.army.mil.
USACE Rend Lake Shagbark Group Camp
Benton, IL 62812
Shagbark Group Camp, in North Sandusky, offers 21 wooded campsites with electric, a group fire ring, volleyball net, and restroom. All campgrounds provide drinking water, dump station, and restroom and shower accommodations.
North Sandusky also has a boat ramp, beach*, picnic shelters 1* and 2*, an Archery Complex and a Mountain Bike Trail!
* Accessible shelters and facilities.
Reservation Program
Reservations for campsites, group areas, and picnic shelters are made by contacting Recreation One Stop's toll free number at 1-877-444-6777 or TDD 1-877-833-6777, through the App, or on the Internet at www.recreation.gov. A credit card must be used to pay fees by phone or on-line. All fees must be paid in full at the time the reservation is made.
America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Senior, Access, Military, Annual, and 4th Grader passes are available through this program and allow for free entrance and day use at Federally-managed facilities. The Senior and Access pass also provides a 50% discount on camping fees. These passes can be obtained at the Rend Lake Visitor Center or any of the campground fee booths. For pass information, visit http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm.
Information for Rend Lake Recreational Areas
Like us on Facebook @ Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center for updates on activities and programming. Visit the Rend Lake Corps Gateway page for maps and brochures at http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/RendLake.asp. You may also contact the Project Office directly at (618) 724-2493 or e-mail at rendinfo-MVS@usace.army.mil.