North Sandusky Campground
North Sandusky Campground is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Illinois. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 38.07111, -89.00556
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming, Water Access
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 618-724-2493
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About North Sandusky Campground
Overview North 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 North Sandusky Campground is conveniently located near the North Sandusky Day Use Area, which includes a boat ramp, two reservable picnic shelters, and a disc golf course. 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 North Sandusky Campground offers 95 reservable campsites equipped with electric hookups, a picnic table, and a firepit. 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 at the campground entrance and
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ameren Illinois · 23 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shagbark Group Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| White Oak | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| North Sandusky Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Wood Duck | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Hickory | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Shagbark Group | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.