§ 02 — 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.
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).
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.
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.
South Sandusky Beach Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center Blackberry Nature Trail Rend Lake Dog Park Rend Lake Marina
RV Information
Up to 75 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 75 ft
119 sites with electric
§ 03 — CONDITIONS
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§ 04 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 05—08 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 06 — REVIEWS
§ 07 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 08 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 01 — VITALS
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph WSW
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100°F
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1 to 8 mph S
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95°F
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6 to 10 mph NW
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90°F
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3 to 8 mph NNE
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90°F
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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87°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 9 mph N
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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