RV rental Rend Lake, IL: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Rend Lake, IL: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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In the heart of Southern Illinois lies the scenic Rend Lake, a fantastic getaway for a motorhome camping trip. Located very close to the town of Benton, Rend Lake is a popular attraction for outdoor enthusiasts. Covering an area of about 18,000 acres, Rend Lake is one of the largest artificial lakes in the state. While a part of the lake’s 162-mile shoreline is included in Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area, the lake extends 13 miles in length and 3 miles in width and offers plenty in ways of recreational activities. An RV rental in Franklin County makes it pretty easy to access the lake and its surrounding areas.
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Getting Outdoors
RV camping at Rend Lake is ideal for anglers and boaters. The lake’s waters abound with a variety of fish species including largemouth and white bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, channel and flathead catfish, carp, and sunfish. Rend Lake boasts of a number of record winning catches. Early spring is excellent for sport fishery in Rend Lake.
Camping at Rend Lake
There are plenty of Rend Lake camping areas, with a few of them offering direct access to the lake. The South Sandusky Campground COE has 120 campsites. Facilities here include pull-thru sites, full hookups, big rig access, tent camping, 30 and 50 amp electric service, water, sewer, a dump station, water spigot, cell phone coverage, restrooms, and showers. Bring your furry friends along to this pet-friendly campground. In terms of recreation, there’s a playground for the kids to run around in, access to the lake for fishing and boating, recreational trails to explore, and outdoor courts too.
Exploring the Area
Franklin County campers have plenty to explore in the areas surrounding Rend Lake. The towns around Rend Lake have a number of unique attractions that are worth checking out while you drive around in your rental RV.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Rend Lake Bike Trail, ILWayne Fitzgerrell State Park, IL
- Rend Lake Bike Trail, ILBenton, IL
- Devil's Prop, ILMount Vernon, IL
- Washington County State Recreation Area, ILNashville, IL
- Pyramid State Park Loop Trail, ILPinckneyville, IL
- Crab Orchard Visitors Station Loop, ILCrab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, IL
- Rocky Bluff Trail, ILShawnee National Forest, IL
- Tunnel Hill Trail, ILShawnee National Forest, IL
- Buttermilk Hill, ILKinkaid Lake, IL
- Stone Fort Trail, ILGiant City State Park, IL
- CampgroundsLocation
- Gun Creek Campground, ILFranklin County, IL
- North Sandusky Campground, ILFranklin County, IL
- Shagbark Group Area Campground, ILFranklin County, IL
- South Sandusky Campground, ILFranklin County, IL
- Dale Miller Youth Campground, ILFranklin County, IL
- South Marcum Campground, ILFranklin County, IL
- Benton KOA, ILFranklin County, IL
- Pyramid Campground, ILPerry County, IL
- Crab Orchard Lake Campground, ILJackson County, IL
- Rock Ridge Campground, NCWilson County, NC
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Recent RV rental reviews in Rend Lake
Mckenzie H.
July, 2025
We had a great time and the rental made our trip much easier. Very easy and quick exchanges. The camper was clean and well managed. It was the perfect size
Barbara K.
June, 2025
The RV was what I expected and perfect for our needs. Brandi was great to communicate with and flexible when we had to change our date.
Patrick C.
May, 2025
The RV was very nice and the Brachear's were great to deal with. Very nice amenities in the camper. The delivery went smoothly. I would rent this unit again.
The only thing that wasn't super easy was on the Outdoorsy side and is pretty minor. It would be better if Outdoorsy included the features that I paid for in the confirmation email that they send out. I would like to get a detailed receipt in the booking email to avoid confusion later on. Right now, it just sends a link to the reservation so if something changes in the reservation I can't track what I paid for originally.
The only thing that wasn't super easy was on the Outdoorsy side and is pretty minor. It would be better if Outdoorsy included the features that I paid for in the confirmation email that they send out. I would like to get a detailed receipt in the booking email to avoid confusion later on. Right now, it just sends a link to the reservation so if something changes in the reservation I can't track what I paid for originally.
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