South Sandusky Campground

Campground · Illinois · 127 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

127
Bookable sites
99 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
6
Accessible sites
427 ft
Elevation
White tailed Deer, South Sandusky Campground
Photo: USACE, Rend Lake Project Office · Recreation.gov

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

The facts

  • 127 bookable sites
  • 128 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 6 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 99 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: DOGW, POAK, PTRE, REDB, SYCA, WTES

Site types

  • 119 Standard Electric
  • 8 Walk To
  • 1 Management

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Sewer hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Book on Recreation.gov

128 campsites at South Sandusky Campground

Check-in 05:00 PM · Check-out 04:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
119DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
120DOGWStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved65 ft8 🐾
121DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved57 ft8 🐾
122DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved64 ft8 🐾
123DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved64 ft8 🐾
124DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved82 ft8 🐾
125DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
126DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
127DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft8 🐾
128DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft8 🐾
129DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved48 ft8 🐾
130DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved53 ft8 🐾
131DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
132DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
133DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved67 ft8 🐾
134DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft8 🐾
135DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved74 ft8 🐾
136DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved83 ft8♿ 🐾
137DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved58 ft8 🐾
138DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved56 ft8 🐾
139DOGWStandard ElectricBack InPaved64 ft8 🐾
199POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved92 ft8 🐾
200POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved62 ft8 🐾
201POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved99 ft8♿ 🐾
202POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved99 ft8 🐾
203POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved68 ft8♿ 🐾
204POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
205POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved99 ft8 🐾
206POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved77 ft8 🐾
209POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved74 ft8 🐾
210POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved74 ft8 🐾
211POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved80 ft8 🐾
212POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved81 ft8 🐾
213POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved77 ft8 🐾
214POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved87 ft8 🐾
215POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved77 ft8 🐾
216POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved99 ft8 🐾
217POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved81 ft8 🐾
217APOAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved82 ft8 🐾
218POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved85 ft8 🐾
218APOAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved90 ft8 🐾
219POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved75 ft8 🐾
220POAKStandard ElectricBack InPaved77 ft8 🐾
162PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved72 ft8♿ 🐾
163PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved59 ft8 🐾
164PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved74 ft8 🐾
165PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved77 ft8 🐾
166PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved78 ft8 🐾
167PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved77 ft8 🐾
168PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved58 ft8 🐾
169PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
170PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved64 ft8 🐾
171PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved64 ft8 🐾
172PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved68 ft8 🐾
173PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved67 ft8 🐾
174PTREStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved99 ft8 🐾
176PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved69 ft8 🐾
177PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved52 ft8 🐾
178PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved82 ft8 🐾
179PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved75 ft8 🐾
180PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved62 ft8 🐾
181PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved41 ft8♿ 🐾
182PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved74 ft8 🐾
183PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved68 ft8 🐾
184PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved64 ft8 🐾
185PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved80 ft8 🐾
186PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved78 ft8 🐾
188PTREStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved99 ft8 🐾
189PTREStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved99 ft8 🐾
190PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved80 ft8 🐾
191PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved74 ft8 🐾
191APTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved67 ft8 🐾
192PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved76 ft8 🐾
193PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved80 ft8 🐾
194PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved80 ft8 🐾
195PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved73 ft8 🐾
195APTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved80 ft8 🐾
196PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved80 ft8 🐾
197PTREStandard ElectricBack InPaved77 ft8 🐾
140REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
141REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved81 ft8 🐾
142REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved53 ft8 🐾
143REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved74 ft8 🐾
144REDBStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved90 ft8 🐾
145REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved84 ft8 🐾
146REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved79 ft8 🐾
147REDBStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved92 ft8 🐾
148REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved77 ft8 🐾
149REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved68 ft8 🐾
150REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved79 ft8 🐾
151REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved57 ft8 🐾
152REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved56 ft8 🐾
153REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved52 ft8 🐾
154REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved68 ft8 🐾
155REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved77 ft8 🐾
156REDBManagementBack InPaved52 ft8 🐾
157REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved86 ft8 🐾
158REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
159REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
160REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved57 ft8♿ 🐾
161REDBStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
221SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
222SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved58 ft8 🐾
223SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft8 🐾
224SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft8 🐾
225SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved61 ft8 🐾
226SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
227SYCAStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved99 ft8 🐾
228SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved56 ft8 🐾
229SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved69 ft8 🐾
230SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved89 ft8 🐾
231SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved47 ft8 🐾
232SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
233SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved59 ft8 🐾
234SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved56 ft8 🐾
235SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved52 ft8 🐾
236SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved64 ft8 🐾
237SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved64 ft8 🐾
238SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
239SYCAStandard ElectricBack InPaved57 ft8 🐾
T-1WTESWalk To—Gravel—8 🐾
T-2WTESWalk To—Gravel—8 🐾
T-3WTESWalk To—Gravel—8 🐾
T-4WTESWalk To—Gravel—8 🐾
T-5WTESWalk To—Gravel—8 🐾
T-6WTESWalk To—Gravel—8 🐾
T-7WTESWalk To—Gravel—8 🐾
T-8WTESWalk To—Gravel—8 🐾

Getting there

From I-57 take exit 71 and turn west onto Route 14. After 3 miles turn right on Rend City Road, then continue for 6 miles to the campground entrance on the right.

38.03240, -89.00428 · 38°1'56.7"N 89°0'15.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F404455687686888781695544
Low °F222535455665686658463527
Precip in3.22.84.25.45.14.54.03.43.23.44.02.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

More photos

South Sandusky Campground Map
Photo: USACE, Rend Lake Project Office · Recreation.gov
Campground Map, South Sandusky
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about South Sandusky Campground

Can you reserve a site at South Sandusky Campground?
Yes, South Sandusky Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does South Sandusky Campground have?
128 sites in total, of which 127 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at South Sandusky Campground?
99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at South Sandusky Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at South Sandusky Campground.
Does South Sandusky Campground have hookups?
Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at South Sandusky Campground?
Campfires are allowed at South Sandusky Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-09.

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