North Sandusky Campground

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

118Sites

90 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 118

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
HICK	095	standard electric	81 ft	30/50
HICK	096	standard electric	78 ft	30/50
HICK	097	standard electric	82 ft	30/50
HICK	098	standard electric	76 ft	30/50
HICK	099	standard electric	90 ft	30/50
HICK	100	standard electric	84 ft	30/50
HICK	101	standard electric	89 ft	30/50
HICK	102	standard electric	84 ft	30/50
HICK	103	standard electric	84 ft	30/50
HICK	104	standard electric	82 ft	30/50
HICK	105	standard electric	81 ft	30/50
MAPL	077	standard electric	83 ft	30/50	yes
MAPL	078	standard electric	88 ft	30/50
MAPL	079	standard electric	87 ft	30/50
MAPL	080	standard electric	80 ft	30/50
MAPL	081	standard electric	81 ft	30/50
MAPL	082	standard electric	80 ft	30/50
MAPL	083	standard electric	74 ft	30/50
MAPL	084	standard electric	86 ft	30/50
MAPL	085	standard electric	83 ft	30/50
MAPL	086	standard electric	78 ft	30/50	yes
PINT	001	standard electric	80 ft	30/50
PINT	002	standard electric	78 ft	30/50
PINT	003	standard electric	80 ft	30/50
PINT	004	standard electric	80 ft	30/50
PINT	005	standard electric	80 ft	30/50
PINT	006	standard electric	72 ft	30/50
PINT	007	standard electric	80 ft	30/50
PINT	008	standard electric	79 ft	30/50
PINT	009	standard electric	80 ft	30/50
PINT	010	standard electric	71 ft	30/50	yes
PINT	011	standard electric	78 ft	30/50
PINT	012	standard electric	77 ft	30/50
PINT	013	standard electric	90 ft	30/50
PINT	014	standard electric	76 ft	30/50
PINT	015	standard electric	77 ft	30/50
PINT	016	standard electric	84 ft	30/50
PINT	017	standard electric	85 ft	30/50
PINT	018	standard electric	80 ft	30/50
RING	019	standard electric	80 ft	30/50
RING	020	standard electric	60 ft	30/50
RING	021	standard electric	64 ft	30/50
RING	022	standard electric	70 ft	30/50
RING	023	standard electric	74 ft	30/50
RING	024	standard electric	67 ft	30/50	yes
RING	025	standard electric	30 ft	30/50
RING	026	standard electric	30 ft	30/50
RING	027	standard electric	52 ft	30/50
RING	028	standard electric	52 ft	30/50
RING	029	standard electric	61 ft	30/50
RING	030	standard electric	42 ft	30/50
RING	031	standard electric	60 ft	30/50
RING	032	standard electric	66 ft	30/50
RING	033	standard electric	66 ft	30/50
RING	034	standard electric	58 ft	30/50
SHAG	056	management	40 ft	30
SHAG	057	management	40 ft	30
SHAG	058	management	46 ft	30
SHAG	059	management	42 ft	30
SHAG	060	management	40 ft	30

SHOWING 60 OF 118 SITES

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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