Facilities
South Marcum Day Use Area features a picnic shelter with tables, grills, and drinking water. The shelter can accommodate up to 25 guests, and the area has a boat ramp and playground within walking distance.
Upcoming Availability
13 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
1
site
Sat, Sep 12
None
available
Sun, Sep 13
1
site
Mon, Sep 14
1
site
Tue, Sep 15
1
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Wed, Sep 16
1
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Thu, Sep 17
1
site
Fri, Sep 18
1
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Sat, Sep 19
1
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Sun, Sep 20
1
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Mon, Sep 21
1
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Tue, Sep 22
1
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Wed, Sep 23
1
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Thu, Sep 24
1
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Campground guide
What to know before booking
South Marcum Day Use Area— the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. South Marcum Day Use Area features a picnic shelter with tables, grills, and drinking water. The fields, forests, and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you.
max Stay
14 nights
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
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).
Nearby Attractions
Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center Rend Lake Spillway Recreation Area Rend Lake Bike Trail
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 009
PICNIC SHELTER 9
0 ft
vehicle
25
people
Full
shade
Important notices
Off-road vehicle use must have prior approval.
Daily fees apply for boat ramp use.
This is a day use facility. Camping is prohibited at this location.
Shelter reservations require a primary occupant to be 18 years of age or older and to be present during use.
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Common questions
Is South Marcum Day Use available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 13 of the next 14 days, starting Fri, Sep 11. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book South Marcum Day Use?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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