SPILLWAY GROUP AREA
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 618-724-2493
- Coordinates
- 38.0378, -88.9539
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Spillway Recreation Area— the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature with the best sunsets of Southern Illinois. 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! 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 Spillway Group Area offers 10 acres for company picnics, weddings, church gatherings, family reunions and many other outdoor events. The area includes a large shelter (250 capacity) with electricity and overhead lighting, an amphitheater (250 capacity), and a small gazebo (30 capacity), a swingset, and direct access to the Rend Lake Bike Trail. The area also offers picnic tables, flush toilets, and drinking water in order to provide a comfortable experience for guests. 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 Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center Rend Lake Bike Trail Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (618) 724-2493.
From the managing agency.
Is SPILLWAY GROUP AREA free?
We do not have a fee on record for SPILLWAY GROUP AREA. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to SPILLWAY GROUP AREA?
SPILLWAY GROUP AREA is at 38.0378, -88.9539. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- SOUTH MARCUM DAY USE0.4 mi
- DALE MILLER YOUTH0.6 mi
- SOUTH MARCUM CAMPGROUND0.8 mi
- NORTH MARCUM DAY USE AREA1.0 mi
- DAM WEST AREA (DAY-USE)1.7 mi
- SOUTH SANDUSKY DAY USE2.3 mi
- SHAGBARK GROUP AREA2.7 mi
- SOUTH SANDUSKY CAMPGROUND2.8 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.
