Spillway Group Area

Rend Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: Benton, IL, IL

Price: From $150 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

Spillway Recreation Area— the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature with the best sunsets of Southern Illinois. 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!Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center Rend Lake Bike TrailWithin the area, visitors can access the Rend Lake Bike Trail—over 20 miles of paved pathways that guide riders t

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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

Spillway Group Area offers a beautiful retreat on Rend Lake with over 20 miles of paved bike trails through scenic woodlands and excellent fishing opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a safe, well-maintained spot for biking, hiking, and picnicking with abundant wildlife viewing.

Wildlife alert: Red-headed Woodpecker, Osprey, White-tailed Deer, Spiny Softshell, and Midland Watersnake present in the area

Insider tips for Spillway Group Area: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Bring fishing gear; multiple campers report successful catches Visit for the bike trail — over 20 miles of paved paths through woodlands

Skip Spillway Group Area if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Spillway Group Area: May-October — Verified seasonal operations period.

Nearby campgrounds: South Marcum Day Use (BENTON, IL), Dale Miller Youth (BENTON, IL), South Marcum Campground (Benton, IL), North Marcum Day Use Area (BENTON, IL).