§ 02 — OVERVIEW
North Marcum Day Use Area— 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 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).
North Marcum Day Use Area features two large picnic shelters with tables, grills, and drinking water. The shelters can accommodate up to 75 guests each. Additionally, the area has a boat ramp, playground, swimming beach, and dock all within walking distance. The beach offers areas for swimmers and pet lovers alike. There is also a designated area that is dog friendly, allowing swimmers and their dogs to enjoy the beach together!
North Marcum Day Use Area sits along the banks of Rend Lake in the heart of Southern Illinois. Plenty of shade and a swimming beach make this day use area desirable. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (618) 724-2493.
§ 03 — CONDITIONS
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§ 04 — SIGNAL
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§ 05—08 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 06 — REVIEWS
§ 07 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 08 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
Rend Lake Bike Trail Rend Lake Mountain Bike Trail North Marcum Archery Complex Rend Lake Golf Complex featuring 27-holes, a lodge, and restaurant
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Today
90°F
Sunny
16 to 21 mph SSW
Fri
83°F
Sunny
3 to 8 mph NNW
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84°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 7 mph S
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79°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
12 mph WNW
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78°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
1 to 5 mph NNW
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81°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 7 mph W
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83°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
3 to 13 mph SW
