- Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
-
![]()
Things to Do
-
![]()
Places to Go
-
![]()
Places to Stay
-
![]()
Explore Our Past
-
![]()
Trip Ideas
Trip Ideas
- Eco-Friendly Hotels and Green Getaways in Illinois
- College Football in Illinois
- Journey Along the Lincoln Highway
- Illinois Shopping
- Route 66
- IL ♥ LGBTQ
- Golf Illinois
- Chicago Neighborhoods
- Family Fun in Illinois
- Everybody Outside!
- Bike Illinois
- Outdoor Adventures in Illinois
- Chicago to Alton
- Chicago to Carbondale
- Illinois Scenic Byways
- Chicago to Quincy
- Fall Road Trips in Illinois
- Fall Colors on the Great River Road
-
![]()
Events
Events
Find out what's on in Illinois and Chicago with your guide to events, festivals, markets, music, theater, sports and more.
-
![]()
Road Trip
Stories & Highlights
-
![]()
Seasonal Adventures
-
![]()
Maps & Visitor Guides
-
![]()
Getting Here & Getting Around
Getting Here & Getting Around
Find out how to get to Illinois by plane, train, bus and driving. Getting around Chicago and Illinois is easy with our guide to ways to travel around the state.
-
![]()
My Favorites
-
![]()
Around Illinois by Amtrak
Around Illinois by Amtrak
Step back in time to the golden age of train travel and settle in for a peaceful ride to discover some of Illinois’ most charming towns and hidden treasures.
-
Things to Do
Places to Go
Places to Stay
Explore Our Past
Trip Ideas
Events
Road Trip
Seasonal Adventures
Maps & Visitor Guides
Getting Here & Getting Around
My FavoritesInformation
Yes! Rend Lake is home to the beautiful South Sandusky Beach. It is one of the best beaches in southern Illinois!
The South Sandusky Beach at Rend Lake offers a large sand area, buoyed swim area, shaded picnic sites, foot showers, large change/shower houses, restroom facilities, walkway down to the water, and two reservable picnic shelters.
South Sandusky Beach is just north of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Rend Lake Visitor Center. It is a great place to review safety rules and information. Always follow water safety rules. While there, pick up a copy of the Rend Lake brochure and map and the Rend Lake Visitors Guide.
Fees for South Sandusky Beach use are charged per day, $5.00 per vehicle and $20.00 per commercial vehicle. Persons displaying a valid Corps of Engineers campsite registration tag, an American the Beautiful pass or the Corps of Engineers Annual Day Use Pass will receive free admittance to the beach. All of the above mentioned passes may be purchased at any Corps of Engineers campground. Call for dates and hours open and current swim fees.
Contact Details
-
Address:
11981 Rend City Road
Benton IL 62812 - Phone: (618) 724-2493
- Website: Visit Website
Images
What's Happening Near Benton
19th Century Christmas
A Quad Cities tradition is just around the corner – 19th Century Christmas at Butterworth Center & D...
Read MoreRiverview Holiday House Walk
Start off the holiday season by touring beautiful historic homes decorated for the holidays.
Read MoreJacksonville Pilot Club Holiday Home Tour & Tea
Join Pilot of Jacksonville for their 37th Annual Jacksonville Pilot Club Holiday Home Tour & Tea!
Read MoreDear Evan Hansen at James M. Nederlander Theatre
Dear Evan Hansen has struck a chord with audiences and critics everywhere, including The Washington ...
Read MoreA Magical Cirque Christmas at CIBC Theatre
The world’s greatest entertainers unite for a spell-binding and incredible holiday production – A MA...
Read MoreThe FABBA Show at the Hemmens Cultural Center
Join us for a sensational and truly magical tribute to ABBA!
Read MoreWine & Yoga at Alto Vineyards
Join us after hours for wine and yoga! Come relax with a gentle yoga flow and a glass of wine.
Read MoreDowntown Decatur Christmas Walk
Bring the family to welcome the holiday season and enjoy holiday treats, music, activities, and shop...
Read MoreLocation
Discover top travel stories and even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois with our free magazine.
Get Your Copy Now!
