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As the nation's largest federal provider of outdoor and water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you and your family to have a safe and enjoyable visit to one of the Corps' more than 400 lakes and more than 2,400 recreation sites nationwide. During your visit to these sites or the thousands of other federal lands and waters, we encourage you and your loved ones to always wear a properly fitted life jacket when boating or playing on or near the water. We need your help to reduce the number of water-related injuries and deaths. Visitor safety is the Corps' number one priority. We actively promote water and boater safety and education programs. For more on these efforts and recreation opportunities, visit www.Corpslakes.us

FIREWOOD ALERT!!!!!: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like for you to be aware of the potential serious threat to our Nation's forest from the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The EAB is a small insect that feeds on and kills ash trees and is transported via infested wood products, including firewood. Please visit the following website: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/ , to see if your area of the state has been infected and help us to slow down the progression of this pest by not bringing firewood with you to our campgrounds. To help eliminate the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer please do not remove firewood from the campground "burn it".

NORTH MARCUM DAY USE AREA (IL), IL

Description

In the heart of Southern Illinois, the North Marcum Day-use Area on Rend Lake, offers excellent opportunities to enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, and watching wildlife. The 19,000 acres of water and the 20,000 acres of public lands at Rend Lake provide the perfect setting for your outdoor activities.The Rend Lake Bike Trail offers opportunities for biking and hiking. North Marcum Day-use offers 2 group shelters with electricity. Other amenities include a public swimming beach,hot showers, a boat ramp,playgrounds, and numerous individual picnic sites with picnic tables and grills. Golf, trap shooting, and sporting clays are available near the day-use area. Boat rentals are available at the Rend Lake Marina and Rend Lake Resort. Other activities include the Rend Lake Visitor Center, Ranger-led programs, educational programs, environmental education, Rend Lake Wildlife Refuge, picnic areas and water sports. Hunting is a large attraction to Rend Lake with its many acres of huntable government property adjacent to the parks. Auto touring and "Watchable Wildlife" viewing opportunities abound at the lake. Rend Lake is one of the best areas in the state for birding. Horseback riding and trail rides are available at the Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park. For specific area information, visit the Rend Lake homepage: www.mvs.usace.army.mil/rend

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Boat Ramp
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Accessible Showers
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Comfort Station
  • Courtesy Dock
  • Dumpster
  • Grills
  • Guide Service
  • Hiking Trail
  • Nature Trails
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Pit Restroom
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Safety Programs
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Telephone
  • Trails, Bicycle
Within 10 Miles
  • Boat Rental
  • Camping
  • Fishing Supplies
  • Gas And Propane
  • Laundry
  • Public Marina
  • Visitors Center

Alerts and Important Information

North Marcum Day Use and Beach will be closed during the 2008 recreation season. This is due to constrained resources for operating recreation areas. South Sandusky Day Use and Beach at Rend Lake is open with reduced services.

Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the entire beach as posted. No lifeguards, swim at your own risk.
The area is open from May 1st through September 30th and group shelters are $25.
Day use fees are charged at this area.

Getting There:

North Marcum Day Use Area (IL)
12220 REND CITY ROAD
Benton IL 62812-9803

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.05694, -88.95111

From I-57 exit 77- go west on IL Route 154 for ¼ mile. Turn left onto Gun Creek Trail. Go south 3 miles to Marcum Branch Road. Turn right on Marcum Branch Road. Go 1and-½ miles to park entrance.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (618)724-2493