South Sandusky Campground
Congratulations! You've just discovered Rend Lake, the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. Even a short visit to Rend Lake will impress you with the versatility of this magnificent area. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Wildlife in the area includes deer, turkey, fox, raccoon, opossum, waterfowl, and others as seasons change througout the year. 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.
South Sandusky Campground offers more than 100 reservable campsites, electric hookups are provided at all camp sites, and the campground offers a dump station, hot showers, flush toilets, and drinking water in order to provide a comfortable camping experience for guests. Two playgrounds, and volleyball net/court are also conveniently located within the campground.
Need to Know
Camping equipment is required to be placed on the campsite; one camper with a maximum of three tents or four tents per site are permitted. Sites may not be rented for parking of vehicles.
All campers MUST register with gate attendant upon arrival to receive site and vehicle tags.
See Park Information Guide for additional rules and regulations.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Natural Features
South Sandusky Campground is situated around Sandusky cove on Rend Lake in the heart of Southern Illinois. With nicely spaced campsites and plenty of activities easily accessible from the campground, South Sandusky is an excellent destination for camping at Rend Lake. Wildlife in the area includes white tailed deer, wild turkey, fox, raccoon, opossum, waterfowl, and others as seasons change throughout the year.
Nearby Attractions
South Sandusky Beach Rend Lake Visitors Center Rend Lake Project Office
Recreation
Take a leisurely morning stroll, ski or sail lake waters, spend the afternoon viewing inspiring art exhibits and end your day by the warm glow of a campfire under starry night skies. The fields, forests and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Boat, hike, fish, hunt, swim, and explore at your leisure. If you prefer a little less nature, visit one of the resorts around the lake and delight in superb lodging and dining. Just minutes away you'll find golf, trap and skeet, arts, antiques, museums, wineries, and more.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Rend Lake Project Office 11981 REND CITY ROAD Benton IL 62812
Physical Address
7820 RED OAK LANE SESSER IL 62884
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 618-724-2493
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From I-57 take exit 71 and turn west onto Route 14. After 3 miles turn right on Rend City Road, then continue for 6 miles to the campground entrance on the right.
Available Campsites
- Site 132, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 237, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 185, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 197, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site T-8, Loop WTES, Type Walk To
- Site 142, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 210, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 217, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 141, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 176, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 202, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 174, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 231, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 171, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 191, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 177, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 203, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 163, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 120, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 123, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site T-3, Loop WTES, Type Walk To
- Site 222, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 201, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 159, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 206, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 173, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 236, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 179, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 209, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 155, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 133, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 146, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 145, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 139, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 135, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 181, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 220, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 154, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 225, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 234, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site T-2, Loop WTES, Type Walk To
- Site 162, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 147, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 192, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 143, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 233, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 232, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 140, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 191A, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 124, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 195A, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 211, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 238, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 131, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 205, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 151, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 121, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site T-5, Loop WTES, Type Walk To
- Site 189, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 161, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 227, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 130, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 129, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 230, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 182, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 149, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 194, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 190, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 213, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 216, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 214, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 138, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 119, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 235, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site T-4, Loop WTES, Type Walk To
- Site 178, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 239, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 217A, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 172, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 200, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 169, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 196, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 127, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 160, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 158, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 134, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 221, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 228, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 148, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 184, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 153, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site T-7, Loop WTES, Type Walk To
- Site 193, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 152, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 180, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 188, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 164, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 195, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 170, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 224, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 157, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 144, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 212, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 219, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 199, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 215, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 137, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 218, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 218A, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 183, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 128, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 168, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 167, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 125, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 166, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 165, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 122, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 223, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 204, Loop POAK, Type Standard Electric
- Site 226, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site T-6, Loop WTES, Type Walk To
- Site 229, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Electric
- Site T-1, Loop WTES, Type Walk To
- Site 150, Loop REDB, Type Standard Electric
- Site 186, Loop PTRE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 126, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
- Site 136, Loop DOGW, Type Standard Electric
