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South Sandusky Campground

38.0586° N / 89.0086° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Tracked from Mar 26, 202733 detected openings this week127 monitored sites

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South Sandusky Campground

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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 33 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233613

When South Sandusky Campground reopens

South Sandusky Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
33
Openings · last 30 days
316
Openings · last 90 days
860

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
0408012016020016410610516311211199MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 860

No strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 860 openings spread across the week.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
040801201609972129000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · CT · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 12:00 and 19:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 228 of 860 detected openings (26.5%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 2DMEDIAN · 6 DAYS OUTP75 · 19D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 2–19 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
150  293.4%
164  263.0%
136  242.8%
219  202.3%
172  192.2%

Site 150 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 29. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Mar 26 – May 3, 2027 · of 127 monitored sites

Of the 4,953 tracked site-nights (Mar 26 – May 3, 2027): 2,714 open for online reservation · 1,420 reserved · 819 closed. Of the facility's 127 monitored sites, 126 can be reserved online and 1 are first-come, first-served.

Where the open windows are

45.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 2,714 of 4,953 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Mar 26 – May 3, 2027
Not open online45.2%
Open site-nights2,714 / 4,953
Reserved (of online inventory)1,420 / 4,134
Weekday openings1,507
Weekend openings1,207

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,507 fall on weekdays and 1,207 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Mar 2027 – May 2027
01,0002,0003,0004,0004712,035208MARAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

April holds the most room. 2,035 of 3,810 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 127 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
119  39
121  39
123  39
125  39
126  39

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Tracked window

Coverage

Campsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Mar 26, 2027. That is about 144 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Mar 26, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Mar 26, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.

Stays and site detail

2,714 open site-nights across 103 sites at South Sandusky Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 194 2-night, 167 3-night, 97 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Mar 26, 2027 at site 119.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 99 ft. 119 sites take 25 ft, 119 sites take 35 ft, 119 sites take 40 ft. 8 sites of 127 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.

Showing 60 of 103 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
11945 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
12157 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
12364 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
12560 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
12660 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
12754 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
12854 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
12948 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
13053 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
13160 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
13255 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
13367 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
13454 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
13574 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
13683 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
14060 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
14181 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
14253 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
14490 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
14584 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
14679 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
14792 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
14877 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
14968 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
15468 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
15577 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
15786 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
15855 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
15960 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
16057 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
19680 ftYes3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
T-1Not recordedNone3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
T-2Not recordedNone3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
T-3Not recordedNone3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
T-4Not recordedNone3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
T-5Not recordedNone3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
T-6Not recordedNone3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
T-7Not recordedNone3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
T-8Not recordedNone3939 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +27 more
16155 ftYes3821 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +26 more
17367 ftYes3737 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more
15352 ftYes3620 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +24 more
191A67 ftYes3527 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +23 more
19573 ftYes3527 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +23 more
12065 ftYes3317 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027 +21 more
19080 ftYes3327 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +21 more
16359 ftYes3216 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027 +20 more
17268 ftYes3228 nightsMar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +20 more
19276 ftYes3227 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +20 more
12482 ftYes3131 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +19 more
13758 ftYes2921 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +17 more
16272 ftYes2923 nightsApr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027 +17 more
16965 ftYes2912 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +17 more
13856 ftYes2821 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027 +16 more
16678 ftYes2815 nightsMar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027 +16 more
17882 ftYes2713 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 11, 2027 +15 more
12264 ftYes2519 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027 +13 more
16858 ftYes2520 nightsApr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027 +13 more
19777 ftYes2518 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027 +13 more
20062 ftYes2311 nightsMar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027 +11 more

About South Sandusky Campground

Overview

South Sandusky Campground is located on the western shore of Rend Lake near the Sandusky cove— the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, events, and nature at its best. Rend Lake is made up of 20,633 acres of water and 19,523 acres of land. Whether you're looking for high adventure, a peaceful retreat, or something in between, you'll find it here in the heart of Southern Illinois.

Recreation

Within the campground, visitors can access the Rend Lake Bike Trail—over 20 miles of paved pathways that guide riders through scenic woodlands and across views of Rend Lake and the Big Muddy River. The area offers abundant opportunities for boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, swimming, and general outdoor exploration. Additional recreation features around Rend Lake include an archery complex with a 3D trail and elevated shooting platform, a dog park with a swimming feature, and two public swimming beaches (including the pet-friendly North Marcum Beach).

Facilities

South Sandusky Campground offers 124 reservable campsites each equipped with a picnic table and a firepit. Electric hookups are provided at all sites, excluding tent sites. The campground offers a dump station, hot showers, flush toilets, and drinking water to provide a comfortable camping experience for guests. Playgrounds are also conveniently located within the Redbud, Pine Tree, and Sycamore camping loops.

Natural Features

The fields, forests, and waters of Rend Lake provide a natural haven for wildlife and an outdoor wonderland for you. Woodland areas are made up of hickory, oak, and beautiful maples providing habitat to white-tail deer, turkeys, racoons, and many more native species. The shorelines are an excellent viewing area for waterfowl, shorebirds, and bank fishing the known crappie population.

127 monitored sites1 FCFS siteRVs up to 99 ft119 with hookups127 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8

Getting there

From I-57 take exit 71 and turn west onto Route 14. After 3 miles turn right on Rend City Road, then continue for 6 miles to the campground entrance on the right.

South Sandusky, Sesser, IL 62884618-724-2493
BikingBirdingBoatingCampingFishingSwimmingWater Access

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at South Sandusky Campground?

Reservations for South Sandusky Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 2,714 of 4,953 tracked site-nights are currently open (54.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 860 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 20:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at South Sandusky Campground?

Campsite Sniper detected 33 site-date openings at South Sandusky Campground in the last 7 days, 316 over 30 days and 860 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at South Sandusky Campground?

167 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Mar 26, 2027 at site 119. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at South Sandusky Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

119 of the 127 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 99 ft. 119 of those 127 sites have a recorded maximum length and 8 do not; they are not counted as fitting.

Which month has the most availability at South Sandusky Campground?

April 2027, with 2,035 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 3,810.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at South Sandusky Campground?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 2-19 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at South Sandusky Campground?

Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for South Sandusky Campground begins Mar 26, 2027 — about 144 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Mar 26, 2027.

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