North Sandusky Day-Use
North Sandusky Day-Use is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Illinois. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 38.06528, -88.99694
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Canoeing, Disc Golf, Fishing, Kayaking, Picnicking
- 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 Day-Use
Overview North Sandusky Day Use Area— 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 area, 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 Day Use Area features two large reservable group picnic shelters with tables, grills, and drinking water. The shelters can accommodate up to 50 guests each, and the area has a boat ramp, boat dock, playground, and disc golf course all within walking distance. 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 a
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ameren Illinois · 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Sandy Court | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Pintail | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Ringneck | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Wood Duck | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| North Sandusky Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Pine Tree | Private campground | 0.5 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.