Spillway Group Area
Campground · Illinois · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 2000
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 425 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 2000 people per site
- Loops: SPILLWAY GROUP
Site types
- 1 Group Picnic Area
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, pets allowed.
1 campsite at Spillway Group Area
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Area 1 | SPILLWAY GROUP | Group Picnic Area | — | — | Lakefront | — | 2000 | ♿ |
Getting there
38.03783, -88.95392 · 38°2'16.2"N 88°57'14.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 44 | 55 | 67 | 76 | 85 | 88 | 87 | 81 | 68 | 55 | 44 |
| Low °F | 25 | 28 | 37 | 46 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 66 | 58 | 47 | 37 | 28 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Spillway Group Area
- Can you reserve a site at Spillway Group Area?
- Yes, Spillway Group Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Spillway Group Area have?
- 1 site.
- Does Spillway Group Area have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
Camping near Spillway Group Area
- South Marcum Day Use 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dale Miller Youth 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Marcum Campground 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Marcum Day Use Area 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dam West Area (Day-Use) 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Sandusky Day Use 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Shagbark Group Area 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Sandusky Campground 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Sandusky Day-Use 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Gun Creek 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Sandusky Campground 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Devils Kitchen Group Pavilion 28.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Contact
- Phone 618-724-2493
- Email rendinfo@usace.army.mil
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-09.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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