North Marcum Day Use Area

Summary

Rend Lake is a stunning 20,633 acre lake in the heart of Southern Illinois, offering a wide variety of outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, golf, hunting and more, with facilities such as boat ramps, playgrounds, picnic shelters, a sandy mooring area, and a designated dog-friendly beach. Whether seeking high adventure or a peaceful retreat, Rend Lake is the perfect destination.

Overview

Congratulations! You've just discovered Rend Lake, the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. Even a short visit to Rend Lake will impress you with the versatility of this magnificent area. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Wildlife in the area includes deer, tureky, fox, raccoon, opossum, waterfowl, and others as seasons change throughout the year. 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

Take a leisurely morning stroll, ski or sail lake waters, spend the afternoon viewing inspiring art exhibits and end your day by the warm glow of a campfire under starry night skies. The fields, forests and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Boat, hike, fish, hunt, swim, and explore at your leisure. If you prefer a little less nature, visit one of the resorts around the lake and delight in superb lodging and dining. Just minutes away you'll find golf, trap and skeet, arts, antiques, museums, wineries, and more.

Facilities

North Marcum Day Use Area features two large picnic shelters with tables, grills, and drinking water. The shelters can accommodate up to 75 guests each. Additionally, the area has a boat ramp, playground, swimming beach, and dock all within walking distance. The beach offers areas for boaters, swimmers, and pet lovers alike. Swimmers will have a buoyed area that separates them from boats to swim in. Boaters also have a sandy mooring area, outside the designated swimming area safety zone, to bring the boats in and allow their passengers to use the safe swimming area. There is also a designated area that is dog friendly, allowing swimmers and their dogs to enjoy the beach together! 

Natural Features

North Marcum Day Use Area sits along the banks of Rend Lake in the heart of Southern Illinois. Plenty of shade and a swimming beach make this day use area desirable for a day on scenic Rend Lake.

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For facility specific information, please call (618) 724-2493.