Shagbark Group Area
Sesser, IL, Illinois · 950 m away
Campsite · via Recreation.gov
- Electric hook-up
- Hardstanding pitches
- Dogs allowed
Price on partner site
Campsite for booking · Sesser
South Sandusky Campground
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Overview
- Pitches
- 127
- Pitch types
- campervan, caravan, motorhome, tent
- Season
- Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
- Check-in / out
- 17:00 / 16:00
Facilities
- Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
- Drinking waterListed by Recreation.gov
- Electric hook-upListed by Recreation.gov
- Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov
- Waste disposalListed by Recreation.gov
- Wheelchair accessibleListed by Recreation.gov
Policies
| Pets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Smoking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Instant booking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Cancellation | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
About this campsite
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.
Recreation
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).
Facilities
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.
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
South Sandusky Beach
Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center
Blackberry Nature Trail
Rend Lake Dog Park
Rend Lake Marina
Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.
Description supplied by Recreation.gov.
Where you can stay nearby
Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.
- Sycamore
Campground · Sesser, Illinois2.6 km from the pick-up area - South Sandusky Campground
Campground · Sesser, Illinois2.8 km from the pick-up area - Dogwood
Campground · Sesser, Illinois2.9 km from the pick-up area - South Sandusky Camp Ground
Campground · Sesser, Illinois2.9 km from the pick-up area - Redbud
Campground · Sesser, Illinois3.0 km from the pick-up area - Pine Tree
Campground · Sesser, Illinois3.1 km from the pick-up area
Nearest dump station and water
- Service point near Sesser
RV dump station · Sesser, IllinoisWaste2.8 km from the pick-up area - Water point near Carlyle
Water fill station · Carlyle, IllinoisWater73 km from the pick-up area
Similar campsites nearby
North Sandusky Campground
Sesser, IL, Illinois · 4.3 km away
Campsite · via Recreation.gov
- Electric hook-up
- Hardstanding pitches
- Dogs allowed
Price on partner site
Dale Miller Youth
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Campsite · via Recreation.gov
- Electric hook-up
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- Dogs allowed
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South Marcum Campground
Benton, IL, Illinois · 5.6 km away
Campsite · via Recreation.gov
- Electric hook-up
- Hardstanding pitches
- Dogs allowed
Price on partner site
Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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