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North Sandusky Campground
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Sesser · Illinois · Rend Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Rend Lake |
| Location | Sesser · Illinois · Rend Lake · 38.07111, -89.00556 · Map |
| Sites | 97 public sites counted from the federal listing — 97 standard electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 118 of 97 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 29 of 97 sites Sewer hookups at 27 of 97 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 27 of 97 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 90 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 118 sites · 30 ft: 118 sites · 35 ft: 116 sites · 40 ft: 116 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 05:00 PM · Out 04:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 118 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 6 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 618-724-2493 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-05-09.
From the official listing
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 within the White Oak camping loop.
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 are an excellent viewing area for waterfowl, shorebirds, and bank fishing our known crappie population.
Nearby Attractions North Sandusky Disc Golf Course
Rend Lake Bike Trail
Directions, from the listing
From I-57 take exit 77 and turn west on Route 154. After 4.5 miles turn south onto Rend City Road. Continue through the four-way stop and follow signs to the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · BENTON IllinoisUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersSouth Sandusky Day Use
1 mi straight-line · SESSER IllinoisUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersShagbark Group Area
2 mi straight-line · Sesser IllinoisUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersDam West Area (Day-Use)
2 mi straight-line · BENTON IllinoisUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersSouth Sandusky Campground
3 mi straight-line · SESSER Illinois
Trip Card — North Sandusky Campground
Sesser · Illinois · Rend Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Sesser · Illinois · Rend Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 118 · full hookups at 27 |
| Max RV | Up to 90 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 97 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233559 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.