BENTON, IL – Several recreation areas managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake will be closing for the season. Upcoming seasonal closures include:
September 11
- South Sandusky Campground – Sycamore loop
- South Sandusky Day Use – Beach, Shelter 1, Shelter 2
- South Marcum Campground – Beaver Lodge loop
- North Marcum Day Use – Beach, Shelter 7, Shelter 8
October 30
- North Sandusky Campground – All loops
- Shagbark Group Area
- South Sandusky Campground – Dogwood, Redbud, Pine Tree, Pin Oak loops & Tent Area
- South Sandusky Boat Ramp
- Gun Creek Day Use – Shelter 10
- South Marcum Campground – Owl’s Roost, Covey Point (101 – 129), Whispering Pines loops & Tent Area (T4-14)
- South Marcum Day Use – Shelter 9
- Dale Miller Group Camp
- Spillway Group Area Restroom
- River Road Restroom
- Rend Lake Visitor Center Closed on Weekends
November 6
- South Marcum Campground – Buck Ridge, Covey Point (65-100), & Tent Area (T1-T3)
- Green Heron Pond Trail
November 14
- North Marcum Archery Range
November 20
- Gun Creek Campground – All loops
- Gun Creek Boat Ramp
For further information on routine seasonal closures, please contact the Rend Lake Project Office & Visitor Center at 618-724-2493.
Road restroom will also close on October 30. The Rend Lake Project Office & Visitor Center will be closed on weekends beginning October 30, and remain open from 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday – Friday.
South Sandusky and North Marcum beaches are set to re-open May 17, 2024.
For further information on routine seasonal closures, please contact the Rend Lake Project Office & Visitor Center at 618-724-2493.
Release no. 23-040