BENTON – Several recreation areas managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake will be closing for the season. Upcoming seasonal closures include:
September 9
- South Sandusky Campground – Sycamore loop
- South Marcum Campground – Beaver Lodge loop
September 15
- South Sandusky Day Use – South Sandusky Beach, Shelter 1, Shelter 2
- North Marcum Day Use – North Marcum Beach, Shelter 7, Shelter 8
November 4
- North Sandusky Campground – All loops
- Shagbark Group Area
- South Sandusky Campground – Dogwood, Redbud, Pine Tree, Pin Oak loops & Tent Area
- Gun Creek Day Use – Shelter 10
- South Marcum Day Use – Shelter 9
- South Marcum Campground – Covey Point 101-129, Tent Area T4-T14 & Whispering Pines
- Dale Miller Group Camp
- River Road
- Rend Lake Visitor Center Closed on Weekends (still open M-F, 8:00am to 4:00pm)
November 11
- South Marcum Campground – Owl’s Roost, Buck Ridge, Covey Point 65-100 & Tent Area (T1-3)
- Green Heron Pond Trail
November 18
- North Marcum Archery Range
November 25
- Gun Creek Campground – All loops
- Gun Creek Boat Ramp
The North Marcum Archery Range will be closed to the public on September 14 and September 21 for special use archery tournaments. For further information on routine seasonal closures, please contact the Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center at 618-724-2493.