| Location | Sesser, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $16–$26/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (824 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 99 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | Full (water, electric, sewer) |
| Electrical service | 30A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 119 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Playground | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from South Sandusky Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights27 sites open for every night.jpg&w=3200&q=75)
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights36 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights17 sites open for every night · from $16/night
South Sandusky Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Sesser. It lists 119 RV or RV/tent sites and 8 tent sites for rigs up to 75 ft. 66 sites have full hookups. Listed amenities include showers and a playground, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site T-1 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site T-2 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site T-3 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site T-5 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site T-6 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site T-8 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 125 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 126 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 127 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-3 walk to | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| T-6 walk to | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| T-8 walk to | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| T-1 walk to | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| T-5 walk to | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| T-2 walk to | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| 130 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $18 |
| 127 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $18 |
| 126 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $18 |
| 131 standard electric | ✓ |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (824 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Kids partying all hours of the night. Not peaceful”
“Excellent campground. Best in the area. We go there 10 - 12 times a year. Would love if there is WIFI available. Would pay extra. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
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South Sandusky Campground sits along Sandusky Cove on Rend Lake, giving campers immediate access to the lake's shoreline, nearby beaches and the network of boat ramps that serve the reservoir. The campground's setting mixes open fields and wooded pockets, so mornings often bring wandering waterfowl on the cove and, as the seasons change, visits from white-tailed deer, wild turkey, foxes and raccoons. If you want lake activity, boaters and paddlers can launch nearby and spend the day on the water; on land there are trails for hiking and horseback riding, picnic sites and a visitor center with environmental-education programming within easy reach. For services beyond the park, the 27-hole Rend Lake Golf Course, Rend Lake Resort and local galleries and shops are a short drive away. Practical comforts are a strong point at South Sandusky. The campground has 127 reservable sites in total: 119 sites configured to accommodate both RVs and tents, and eight tent-only sites. Every campsite includes electrical hookups, and the campground provides a dump station, hot showers, flush toilets and drinking water. Families will find two playgrounds and a volleyball court inside the loop, and the campground's layout around the cove keeps sites nicely spaced for privacy and shade. South Sandusky is reached from I-57 via Route 14 toward Rend City Road and the entrance road to Sandusky Cove; reservations are accepted for these sites, so check the official Rend Lake reservation system or visitor center for current availability, fees, seasonal dates and any site-specific rules before you arrive.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| $18 |
| 125 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $18 |
| 132 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $18 |
| 133 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $18 |
| 154 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 148 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 160 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $22 |
| 204 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $26 |
| T-7 walk to | R | R | $16 |
| T-4 walk to | R | R | $16 |
| 234 standard electric | C | C | $18 |
| 237 standard electric | C | C | $18 |
| 232 standard electric | C | C | $18 |
| 233 standard electric | C | C | $18 |
| 229 standard electric | C | C | $18 |
| 129 standard electric | R | R | $18 |
| 230 standard electric | C | C | $18 |
| 222 standard electric | C | C | $18 |
| 124 standard electric | R | R | $18 |
| 221 standard electric | C | C | $18 |
| 128 standard electric | R | R | $18 |
| 236 standard electric | C | C | $18 |
| 235 standard electric | C | C | $18 |
| 238 standard electric | C | C | $18 |
| 227 standard electric | C | C | $18 |
| 225 standard electric | C | C | $18 |
| 239 standard electric | C | C | $18 |
| 228 standard electric | C | C | $18 |
| 223 standard electric | C | C | $18 |
| 224 standard electric | C | C | $18 |
| 134 standard electric | R | R | $18 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Max RV / trailer length |
|---|
| Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
|---|
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — South Sandusky Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.