Campground · near Benton, IL · I-57 exit 71
South Marcum Campground
South Marcum Campground is a campground with an RV dump station near Benton, IL, about 2.3 miles from I-57 exit 71. We do not have a confirmed fee for it yet. Fresh water is available.
Dump station details
- Type
- Campground
- Highway
- Interstate 57 exit 71
- Fee
- Fee unknown
- Fresh water
- Available
- Operator
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Address
- Trailhead Lane, Benton, IL 62812
- Location
- near Benton, IL (Franklin County)
- GPS
- 38.03384, -88.94016
- Website
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 618-724-2493
The campground offers a dump station, hot showers, flush toilets, and drinking water to provide a comfortable camping experience for guests.
Hours, fees and seasonal closures change. If you're going out of your way, call ahead or check the operator's website first. Not sure what to expect? See what RV dump stations typically cost. Something wrong? Report a change.
Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Checked November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the dump station at South Marcum Campground free?
We have not confirmed the fee yet. Truck stops and campgrounds often charge non-customers, so call ahead. The nearest station confirmed as free is Makanda RV Dump Station (Beaver Ln), about 32 miles away.
Can I fill fresh water at South Marcum Campground?
Yes, potable water is listed as available. Use a separate hose for fresh water, never the rinse hose.
What exit is South Marcum Campground near?
It is about 2.3 miles from I-57 exit 71, at Trailhead Lane near Benton, IL.
Other RV dump stations nearby
| Name | Location | Distance | Type | Fee | Fresh water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton RV Dump Station | Near Benton, IL | 0.3 mi | Dump station | Fee unknown | — |
| Gun Creek | Near Benton, IL | 3 mi | Campground | Fee unknown | Yes |
| South Sandusky Campground | Near Valier, IL | 3 mi | Campground | Fee unknown | Yes |
| Shagbark Group Area | Near Valier, IL | 4 mi | Campground | Fee unknown | — |
| Sesser RV Dump Station (N Sandusky Creek Dr) | Near Sesser, IL | 4 mi | Dump station | Fee unknown | — |
| Sesser RV Dump Station (Rend Lake Bike Trail) | Near Sesser, IL | 4 mi | Dump station | Fee unknown | — |
| North Sandusky Campground | Near Sesser, IL | 4 mi | Campground | Fee unknown | Yes |
| Love's Travel Stop #318 | Ina, IL | 9 mi | Fuel stop | Fee unknown | — |