SOUTH SANDUSKY CAMPGROUND
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 618-724-2493
- Coordinates
- 38.0324, -89.0043
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview South Sandusky Campground is located on the western shore of Rend Lake near the Sandusky cove— the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Whether you're looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, you'll find it here in the heart of Southern Illinois. Recreation Within the campground, visitors can access the Rend Lake Bike Trail—over 20 miles of paved pathways that guide riders through scenic woodlands and across views of Rend Lake and the Big Muddy River. The area offers abundant opportunities for boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, swimming, and general outdoor exploration. Additional recreation features around Rend Lake include an archery complex with a 3D trail and elevated shooting platform, a dog park with a swimming feature, and two public swimming beaches (including the pet-friendly North Marcum Beach). Facilities South Sandusky Campground offers 124 reservable campsites each equipped with a picnic table and a firepit. Electric hookups are provided at all sites, excluding tent sites. The campground offers a dump station, hot showers, flush toilets, and drinking water to provide a comfortable camping experience for guests. Playgrounds are also conveniently located within the Redbud, Pine Tree, and Sycamore camping loops. Natural Features The fields, forests, and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Woodland areas are made up of hickory, oak, and beautiful maples providing habitat to white-tail deer, turkeys, racoons, and many more native species. The shorelines are an excellent viewing area for waterfowl, shorebirds, and bank fishing the known crappie population. Nearby Attractions South Sandusky Beach Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center Blackberry Nature Trail Rend Lake Dog Park Rend Lake Marina
From the managing agency.
Is SOUTH SANDUSKY CAMPGROUND free?
We do not have a fee on record for SOUTH SANDUSKY CAMPGROUND. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to SOUTH SANDUSKY CAMPGROUND?
SOUTH SANDUSKY CAMPGROUND is at 38.0324, -89.0043. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- SHAGBARK GROUP AREA0.6 mi
- DAM WEST AREA (DAY-USE)1.1 mi
- SOUTH SANDUSKY DAY USE1.6 mi
- NORTH SANDUSKY DAY-USE2.3 mi
- NORTH SANDUSKY CAMPGROUND2.7 mi
- SPILLWAY GROUP AREA2.8 mi
- SOUTH MARCUM DAY USE3.1 mi
- NORTH MARCUM DAY USE AREA3.2 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
