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South Sandusky Campground at Rend Lake

7820 Red Oak Ln., Sesser, IL 62884

Camping & RV Parks

This Army Corps of Engineers campground offers 127 sites. All near drinking water, a dump station, restrooms and showers. Most sites are handicap accessible.

This Army Corps of Engineers campground is on the shores of Rend Lake and offers 8 tent sites & 119 sites with electric and full hook-up options. All near drinking water, a dump station, restrooms, showers, a beatiful sandy beach, boat ramp, 2 picnic shelters and playgrounds.  Long term reservations are available in the Pin Oak section of the South Sandusky Campground.

Reservations for campsites are made by contacting the National Recreation Reservation System (NRRS) at toll free number 1-877-444-6777 or TDD 1-877-833-6777 or on the Internet at www.recreation.gov. A credit card must be used to pay fees by phone or on-line. All fees must be paid in full at the time the reservation is made.

America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Senior, Access, Military, Annual, and 4th Grader passes are available through this program and allow for free entrance and day use at Federally-managed facilities. The Senior and Access pass also provides a 50% discount on camping fees. These passes can be obtained at the Rend Lake Project Office. For pass information, visit http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm.

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