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Nearby Benton, Illinois (Air Miles)
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9.54 miles NW
10.61 miles N
12.43 miles S
14.90 miles SW
17.37 miles W
19.24 miles SE
22.01 miles N
28.99 miles SW
-Other Nearby Points-
Super Wal-Mart
I-57 Exit 71
Rend Lake Plaza/Central St
1.20 miles NW
Southern Illinois Artisa
5.63 miles N
Larry'S Trailer Sales &
9.53 miles SW
Wal-Mart
1713 South Park Ave
15.38 miles SW
Illinois
Benton
Most Recently Reviewed
South Sandusky Campground (COE)
Latest Review Submited On
2009-07-30 18:23:20
4 Park(s) Reviewed Near
Benton, Illinois
CGID4472Benton KOA
Camp Information
Sites
52
Date of Stay
August 2010
Latest Rate
$35



Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
yes
Cable TV
yes
Telephone
no
Modem Hookup
no
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
yes-stream
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
yes
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
9 7 7 9 5 9 8 4 5 5
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
yes ? yes yes ?
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
? ? yes ? ?
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[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2010
$35
We stopped here for an overnight stay on our way home from FL. Spacious between sites and no problems getting in to our pull through area. The pool was very nice and big, but under trees so several big leaves in the pool, but it didn't stop our kids from having fun. It was an excellent place for an overnight stay but I do not think we would camp here for extended periods especially since we had 4 kids with us. The only activity for them to do was the pool. The restrooms by the pool were very clean as they were busy cleaning them when we were at the pool. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
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[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2010
$35
This campground met our needs for an overnight stay, but it would probably not be a campground we would choose for any more than that. The staff was friendly, but it was fairly small and our site was definitely not level. There was an awful lot of highway noise all throughout the night. Okay as a one-night stop while driving cross-country, but definitely not the best we've stayed in. We camped here in a Motorhome.
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[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2010
$35
It's a nice campground. The people who worked there were friendly and helpful. It's pool was nice and the kids loved the playground. I-57 noise was not that bad but you can hear it. Internet was a little slow could not watch movies or go on some sites. It's a nice place in all but I really can't see myself going there again since 2 miles away I could get a spot at Rend Lake for $16 full hook up. If you do have to stay here its not that bad at all. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
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CGID9559Gun Creek Campground - Rend Lake
Camp Information
Sites
100
Date of Stay
April 2010
Latest Rate
$16



Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
no
Sewer
no
Wireless Internet
no
Cable TV
no
Telephone
no
Modem Hookup
no
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
?
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
yes-lake
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
no
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
7 8
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
? yes
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
? yes
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[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2010
$16
This park is closed for the summer of 2010 for construction. Check with Corp of Engineers, Benton, IL for reopening. We camped here in a Motorhome.
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[ 8 / 10 ]
November 2008
$12
Only reason this is not 'perfect 10' is no water/sewer. Otherwise this is one of our favorite campgrounds, especially since it stays open until the end of November when most nearby state and Corps of Engineers (COE) campgrounds are closed. We have used it only for easy one night stopovers along I-57. It is easily accessible from the interstate. We intend to come back and stay longer to enjoy the beautiful lakeside sites. Rate is based on them being COE which means they accept America the Beautiful Access Pass. We camped here in a Motorhome.
CGID994South Marcum Campground
Camp Information
Sites
161
Date of Stay
April 2010
Latest Rate
$22



Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
no
Cable TV
no
Telephone
no
Modem Hookup
no
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
yes-lake
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
no
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
7 9 10 9
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
? yes ? yes
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
? yes ? yes
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[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2010
$22
This campground is Closed for the 2010 season for construction. Check with the Corp of Engineers Benton, IL for reopening. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
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[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2009
$16
We stayed here previous to our travel trailer purchase. It rained extremely hard over Labor Day weekend so now we no longer tent camp. Our site would not have accommodated a trailer with a slide or allowed one to put up the awning, but the website warned of this. There were many pine trees to provide a great deal of shade and the sites were far apart from each other. The facilities were clean and you could use the swimming beach for free with your campers ticket on the rear view mirror. It was a nice lakeside beach. We camped here in a Tent.
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[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2007
$25
Awesome, awesome campsite. We thought it was very spacious and clean. The views of the sunset by the lake were goregous! We would love to stay here again if we are in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
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CGID7627South Sandusky Campground (COE)
Camp Information
Sites
129
Date of Stay
July 2009
Latest Rate
$22



Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
no
Cable TV
no
Telephone
no
Modem Hookup
no
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
no
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
no
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
10 8 8
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
yes ? yes
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
? ? ?
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[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2009
$22
We stayed in the Pine Tree Loop - full hook-up site. The sites were nice, lots of shade. Surrounded by pine trees so it can be some what tricky when parking the camper and when letting out the awning. Some of the camper pads could use some patching and leveling; ours was a little bumpy where the pavement was buckling a little. We love the fire pits and concrete picnic tables. The bike trail is nicely paved and not too hilly. The playgrounds are nice and shaded, this one needed some more wood chips but otherwise very nice. We will definitely return next year. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
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[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2008
$16
Very nice, peaceful park on large Rend Lake reservoir. There are very few full hookup sites all located in reservable areas, but most sites have 50 amp power only. Central water available. There are 5 loops all reservable except Pin Oak loop (sites 199 to 220). Pin Oak sites are larger and better spaced than other loops. We were in Pin Oaks loop the first weekend in June, saw several open sites each day. Lots of birds. Lots of shade. Our favorite round steel fire pits and a table at each site. We will come here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
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[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2007
$22
Campground located on Rend Lake. Sites were fairly well spaced and paved. This particular campground is in the middle of a Pine Forest so there were pine needles and pine cones everywhere, but not a huge problem. Bathrooms were fairly clean. Quiet, family friendly campground. Wonderful beach, bike trails and great fishing. We will definitely be back. The full hook-up sites book quickly. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
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