SOUTH SANDUSKY DAY USE
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 618-724-2493
- Coordinates
- 38.0530, -88.9923
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview South Sandusky Day Use Area— 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 area, 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 Day Use Area features two large reservable picnic shelters (capacity 50 per shelter) with picnic tables, grill, and drinking water. The area has a boat ramp and playground all within walking distance. South Sandusky Day Use Area also has two restroom facilities and a shower facility. Natural Features South Sandusky Day Use Area sits along the banks of Rend Lake in the heart of Southern Illinois. The South Sandusky Day Use Area offers the most accessible public swimming beach on the lake. The sandy beach is spacious enough to accommodate a large number of people and provides visitors with convenient access to the refreshing waters of Rend Lake. Wildlife in the area includes white tailed deer, wild turkey, fox, raccoon, opossum, waterfowl, and others as seasons change throughout the year. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (618) 724-2493. Nearby Attractions Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center Rend Lake Bike Trail Rend Lake Marina Rend Lake Dog Park Blackberry Nature Trail
From the managing agency.
Is SOUTH SANDUSKY DAY USE free?
We do not have a fee on record for SOUTH SANDUSKY DAY USE. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to SOUTH SANDUSKY DAY USE?
SOUTH SANDUSKY DAY USE is at 38.0530, -88.9923. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- NORTH SANDUSKY DAY-USE0.9 mi
- DAM WEST AREA (DAY-USE)1.0 mi
- SHAGBARK GROUP AREA1.1 mi
- NORTH SANDUSKY CAMPGROUND1.4 mi
- SOUTH SANDUSKY CAMPGROUND1.6 mi
- NORTH MARCUM DAY USE AREA2.2 mi
- SPILLWAY GROUP AREA2.3 mi
- SOUTH MARCUM DAY USE2.8 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.
