North Sandusky Campground

Rend Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: Benton, IL, IL

Price: From $18 per night

Price range: $18–$26 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (512 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.The fields, forests and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonder

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/north-sandusky-campground to be notified when sites open up.

North Sandusky Campground sits on the western shore of Rend Lake with 20,633 acres of water for recreation. Campers praise the friendly staff, clean facilities with good shower pressure, and convenient bike trails connecting multiple campground areas.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Red-headed Woodpecker, Wild Turkey, American White Pelican, Spiny Softshell, Gray Ratsnake, and Midland Watersnake have been documented in the area.

Insider tips for North Sandusky Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with 97 sites. Bike trail connects all campground legs to adjacent campgrounds. Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly if you need power.

Skip North Sandusky Campground if: You need full hookups—only electric available on select sites, no water/sewer hookups.. You're sensitive to noise—road and train tracks are within earshot of sites..

Best time to visit North Sandusky Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: North Sandusky Day-Use (BENTON, IL), South Sandusky Day Use (Benton, IL), Shagbark Group Area (Benton, IL), Dam West Area (Day-Use) (BENTON, IL).