South Marcum Campground camping, Franklin IL

Getting a site

Managed by: Army Corps of Engineers
Reservations: Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee: Fee unknown, see agency

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 160
RV sites: 6
Walk-in sites: 14
Accessible sites: 6
Hookups: Some sites , up to 50 amp
Max RV length: 94 ft
Site driveways: Back-in

✓ Potable water
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed

On site: Potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

160 sites in 6 loops; 146 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 94 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

								Book
019	BLOD	Standard electric	64 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 019
020	BLOD	Standard electric	63 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 020
021	BLOD	Standard electric	74 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 021
022	BLOD	Standard electric	68 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 022
023	BLOD	Standard electric	52 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop BLOD, site 023
024	BLOD	Standard electric	93 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop BLOD, site 024
025	BLOD	Standard electric	70 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop BLOD, site 025
026	BLOD	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop BLOD, site 026
027	BLOD	Standard electric	78 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 027
028	BLOD	Standard electric	61 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 028
029	BLOD	Standard electric	91 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop BLOD, site 029
030	BLOD	Standard electric	52 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop BLOD, site 030
031	BLOD	Standard electric	83 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 031
032	BLOD	Standard electric	65 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 032
033	BLOD	Standard electric	58 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 033
034	BLOD	Standard electric	87 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 034
035	BLOD	Standard electric	94 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 035
036	BLOD	Standard electric	62 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 036
037	BLOD	Standard electric	75 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop BLOD, site 037
038	BLOD	Standard electric	64 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 038
039	BLOD	Standard electric	79 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 039
040	BLOD	Standard electric	63 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 040
041	BLOD	Standard electric	58 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop BLOD, site 041
042	BLOD	Standard electric	73 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop BLOD, site 042
043	BLOD	Standard electric	59 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop BLOD, site 043
044	BLOD	Standard electric	62 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 044
045	BLOD	Standard electric	46 ft	Back-in	50 amp	Yes	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 045
046	BLOD	Standard electric	53 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop BLOD, site 046
047	BLOD	Standard electric	66 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop BLOD, site 047
048	BLOD	Standard electric	57 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BLOD, site 048
049	BRID	Standard electric	55 ft	Back-in	50 amp	Yes	Yes	Book loop BRID, site 049
050	BRID	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BRID, site 050
051	BRID	Standard electric	67 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BRID, site 051
052	BRID	Standard electric	36 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BRID, site 052
053	BRID	Standard electric	41 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop BRID, site 053
054	BRID	Standard electric	42 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop BRID, site 054
055	BRID	Standard electric	69 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BRID, site 055
056	BRID	Standard electric	71 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BRID, site 056
057	BRID	Standard electric	42 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop BRID, site 057
058	BRID	Standard electric	57 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop BRID, site 058
059	BRID	Standard electric	51 ft	Back-in	50 amp	Yes	Yes	Book loop BRID, site 059
060	BRID	Standard electric	74 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop BRID, site 060
061	BRID	Standard electric	64 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop BRID, site 061
062	BRID	Standard electric	69 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop BRID, site 062
063	BRID	Standard electric	57 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop BRID, site 063
065	CPOI	Standard electric	72 ft	Back-in	50 amp	Yes	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 065
066	CPOI	Standard electric	44 ft	Back-in	50 amp	Yes	Not on record	Book loop CPOI, site 066
067	CPOI	Standard electric	65 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 067
068	CPOI	Standard electric	50 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 068
069	CPOI	Standard electric	72 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 069
070	CPOI	Standard electric	83 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 070
071	CPOI	Standard electric	79 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop CPOI, site 071
072	CPOI	Standard electric	76 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop CPOI, site 072
073	CPOI	Standard electric	70 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 073
074	CPOI	Standard electric	67 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 074
075	CPOI	Standard electric	89 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 075
076	CPOI	Standard electric	66 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 076
077	CPOI	Standard electric	73 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop CPOI, site 077
078	CPOI	Standard electric	65 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 078
079	CPOI	Standard electric	89 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 079
080	CPOI	Standard electric	61 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 080
081	CPOI	Standard electric	81 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 081
082	CPOI	Standard electric	42 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 082
083	CPOI	Standard electric	70 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 083
084	CPOI	Standard electric	67 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 084
085	CPOI	Standard electric	63 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop CPOI, site 085
086	CPOI	Standard electric	46 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop CPOI, site 086
087	CPOI	Standard electric	49 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop CPOI, site 087
088	CPOI	Standard electric	38 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop CPOI, site 088
089	CPOI	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop CPOI, site 089
090	CPOI	Standard electric	39 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop CPOI, site 090
091	CPOI	Standard electric	40 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop CPOI, site 091
092	CPOI	Standard electric	77 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 092
093	CPOI	Standard electric	77 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop CPOI, site 093
094	CPOI	Standard electric	59 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 094
095	CPOI	Standard electric	84 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 095
096	CPOI	Standard electric	85 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 096
097	CPOI	Standard electric	76 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 097
098	CPOI	Standard electric	93 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 098
099	CPOI	Standard electric	93 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 099
100	CPOI	Standard electric	53 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 100
101	CPOI	Standard electric	55 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop CPOI, site 101
102	CPOI	Standard electric	71 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 102
103	CPOI	Rv electric	60 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 103
104	CPOI	Rv electric	50 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop CPOI, site 104
105	CPOI	Rv electric	45 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 105
106	CPOI	Rv electric	63 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 106
107	CPOI	Standard electric	76 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 107
108	CPOI	Standard electric	38 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 108
109	CPOI	Standard electric	74 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 109
110	CPOI	Standard electric	37 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 110
111	CPOI	Standard electric	42 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 111
112	CPOI	Standard electric	50 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop CPOI, site 112
113	CPOI	Standard electric	69 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 113
114	CPOI	Standard electric	51 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 114
115	CPOI	Standard electric	39 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop CPOI, site 115
116	CPOI	Standard electric	72 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 116
117	CPOI	Standard electric	66 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 117
118	CPOI	Standard electric	65 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 118
119	CPOI	Standard electric	69 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 119
120	CPOI	Standard electric	66 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 120
121	CPOI	Standard electric	73 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop CPOI, site 121
122	CPOI	Standard electric	67 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 122
123	CPOI	Standard electric	39 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop CPOI, site 123
124	CPOI	Standard electric	52 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 124
125	CPOI	Standard electric	73 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 125
126	CPOI	Standard electric	74 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 126
127	CPOI	Standard electric	82 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop CPOI, site 127
128	CPOI	Standard electric	60 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop CPOI, site 128
129	CPOI	Standard electric	60 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop CPOI, site 129
001	OROO	Standard electric	75 ft	Back-in	50 amp	Yes	Yes	Book loop OROO, site 001
002	OROO	Standard electric	75 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop OROO, site 002
003	OROO	Standard electric	69 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop OROO, site 003
004	OROO	Standard electric	71 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop OROO, site 004
005	OROO	Standard electric	62 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop OROO, site 005
006	OROO	Standard electric	66 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop OROO, site 006
007	OROO	Standard electric	74 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop OROO, site 007
008	OROO	Standard electric	70 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop OROO, site 008
009	OROO	Standard electric	67 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop OROO, site 009
010	OROO	Standard electric	70 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop OROO, site 010
011	OROO	Standard electric	76 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop OROO, site 011
012	OROO	Standard electric	56 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop OROO, site 012
013	OROO	Standard electric	65 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop OROO, site 013
014	OROO	Standard electric	30 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop OROO, site 014
015	OROO	Standard electric	58 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop OROO, site 015
016	OROO	Standard electric	64 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop OROO, site 016
017	OROO	Standard electric	69 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop OROO, site 017
018	OROO	Standard electric	71 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop OROO, site 018
130	WPIN	Standard electric	65 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop WPIN, site 130
131	WPIN	Standard electric	68 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop WPIN, site 131
132	WPIN	Standard electric	83 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Not on record	Book loop WPIN, site 132
133	WPIN	Standard electric	83 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop WPIN, site 133
134	WPIN	Standard electric	54 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop WPIN, site 134
135	WPIN	Rv electric	69 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop WPIN, site 135
136	WPIN	Standard electric	63 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop WPIN, site 136
137	WPIN	Rv electric	61 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop WPIN, site 137
138	WPIN	Standard electric	32 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop WPIN, site 138
139	WPIN	Standard electric	67 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop WPIN, site 139
140	WPIN	Standard electric	69 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop WPIN, site 140
141	WPIN	Standard electric	63 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop WPIN, site 141
142	WPIN	Standard electric	60 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop WPIN, site 142
143	WPIN	Standard electric	61 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Yes	Book loop WPIN, site 143
144	WPIN	Standard electric	57 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop WPIN, site 144
145	WPIN	Standard electric	63 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop WPIN, site 145
146	WPIN	Standard electric	66 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop WPIN, site 146
147	WPIN	Standard electric	68 ft	Back-in	50 amp	No	Full	Book loop WPIN, site 147
T-01	WTES	Walk to	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop WTES, site T-01
T-02	WTES	Walk to	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop WTES, site T-02
T-03	WTES	Walk to	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Full	Book loop WTES, site T-03
T-04	WTES	Walk to	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Full	Book loop WTES, site T-04
T-05	WTES	Walk to	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Full	Book loop WTES, site T-05
T-06	WTES	Walk to	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Full	Book loop WTES, site T-06
T-07	WTES	Walk to	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Full	Book loop WTES, site T-07
T-08	WTES	Walk to	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Full	Book loop WTES, site T-08
T-09	WTES	Walk to	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop WTES, site T-09
T-10	WTES	Walk to	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Full	Book loop WTES, site T-10
T-11	WTES	Walk to	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Full	Book loop WTES, site T-11
T-12	WTES	Walk to	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Full	Book loop WTES, site T-12
T-13	WTES	Walk to	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Full	Book loop WTES, site T-13
T-14	WTES	Walk to	Not on record	Not on record	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop WTES, site T-14

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets: Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

38.0338, -88.9402 in Franklin. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at South Marcum Campground?

Sites at South Marcum Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233611).

How many campsites does South Marcum Campground have?

South Marcum Campground has 160 campsites, including 6 RV sites and 14 walk-in sites. 6 sites are accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at South Marcum Campground?

Yes, 6 sites are designated accessible at South Marcum Campground.

Does South Marcum Campground have RV hookups?

Some sites at South Marcum Campground have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. 6 sites take RVs and the longest rig allowed is 94 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at South Marcum Campground?

Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at South Marcum Campground; 146 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.

Is there drinking water at South Marcum Campground?

Yes, South Marcum Campground has potable water.

Are dogs allowed at South Marcum Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at South Marcum Campground.

Who manages South Marcum Campground?

South Marcum Campground is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Sources

recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, water, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: USACE, Rend Lake Project Office, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 2: USACE, Rend Lake Project Office, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 3: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 4: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)