Spillway Group Area
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About Spillway Group Area
Spillway Group Area is a national park campground at Rend Lake in Franklin County, Illinois. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 76 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Rend Lake include South Marcum Day Use, Dale Miller Youth, South Marcum Campground, North Marcum Day Use Area and Dam West Area (day-use).
Total reservations in April — 2023: 2 · 2024: 1 · 2025: 2
Location
Address
Benton, Illinois
Coordinates
38.0378, -88.9539
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •September sees 7 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
South Marcum Day Use
Rend Lake
Dale Miller Youth
Rend Lake
South Marcum Campground
Rend Lake
North Marcum Day Use Area
Rend Lake
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Dam West Area (day-use)
Rend Lake
South Sandusky Day Use
Rend Lake
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Spillway Group Area FAQ
How far in advance should I book Spillway Group Area?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Spillway Group Area?
September typically sees the highest reservation activity at Spillway Group Area. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Spillway Group Area right now?
Spillway Group Area is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Spillway Group Area located?
Spillway Group Area is located in Rend Lake, near Benton, Illinois.
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