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Spillway Group Area

โ˜…4.8(76 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandRend Lake ยท Benton, Illinois
๐Ÿž๏ธLake Access๐ŸŒฒForest Setting๐ŸŠSwimming๐ŸฆŒWildlife Viewing

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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).

Reservation Trends - Spillway Group Area
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Total reservations in April โ€” 2023: 2 ยท 2024: 1 ยท 2025: 2

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Location

Address

Benton, Illinois

Coordinates

38.0378, -88.9539

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขSeptember sees 7 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

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Photos

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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?

Yes! There are currently 14 site-nights available over the next 14 days at Spillway Group Area, with availability on 14 different dates. Availability changes frequently due to cancellations - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when new sites open up.

Where is Spillway Group Area located?

Spillway Group Area is located in Rend Lake, near Benton, Illinois.

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