North Sandusky Campground, Sesser, IL

North Sandusky Campground in Franklin county is located 53 min northeast of Carbondale, IL with an elevation of 453 feet. There are a total of 118 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of March to the beginning of November. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 66 feet. All sites are currently reservable. 16 sites have electric and water hookups. 102 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $26.00.
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@JoyceD3139495 · Camped on Aug 25, 2024 at Campsite #36
So very glad to read that you are repaving some of the pads. A level pad, removing the tire ruts from years of campers, will definitely improve the experience. Absolutely gorgeous views of the lake in this loop. Excellent friendly & helpful hosts
@DonnieJBAEB485 · Camped on Aug 25, 2024 at Campsite #2
A+ Campground cant wait to go back
@JanetB8225386 · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #40
The camp grounds are always clean and neat. We enjoy North Sandusky very much. We normally camp during the weekdays and the camp sites are more sparsely occupied. It is quiet and relaxing.
@BrianR3295011 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #16
Very nice campground clean showers
@ErinT2760485 · Camped on Aug 7, 2024 at Campsite #100
Excellent site. Beautiful area.
@JackR1195896 · Camped on Aug 7, 2024 at Campsite #107
Facilities clean - Pavilion 3 excellent site, it was ready for our reunion in better than expected.
@ErinT2760485 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #42
Beautiful site. short walk to water. Shaded. Level.
@BethH1585808 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #43
Site Wood 043 was a very large, shaded, level site with full hook-up and a beautiful water view. The shoreline was steep with large rocks at the waters edge. Launching our kayaks was not a doable from this site. We did, tho, use the campground boat ramp which was nice. There's also a paved bike trail. This site had a visiting owl. This was very unique. We also saw deer, turkeys, an a coyote on our bike rides. We would recommend North Sandusky Campground site Wood 043.
@KimM8115265 · Camped on Jul 23, 2024 at Campsite #90
Great campsites, convenient to several restaurants. This was our first time here and I should have realized a campground loop called Sweet Gum might have several of the trees dropping the spiky balls of terror all over the place. I nearly slipped several times while walking around the campsite. Lesson learned! It was quiet and peaceful even in July. The restroom/shower rooms were adequate with good water pressure and heat. They aren't air-conditioned so they were very muggy and never had hand soap or a functioning hand dryer. These were minor inconveniences and easily adapted to. We will definitely be returning and will aim for the full hook-up sites, especially because the dump stations do NOT have a good way to flush your black tank - that was the only serious complaint I would have with this campground. More hiking trails would be nice but I imagine most people come for the lake. We saw lots of deer, wild turkeys, and groundhogs on this trip.
@RobertM1452522 · Camped on Jul 21, 2024 at Campsite #13
The view of the lake is great. The site needs help. Rain has caused some dirt to erode over time. The area around picnic table is where the water goes - & making the site muddy. The fire ring is staring to rust thru. The site is one we plan to revisit - it just needs some updating and a little love. I have brought two 5 gallon buckets of rocks the last 2 year to help with the areas by the drive and concrete pad. **When you see a problem with a site - please let the main office personnel know - it will help your fellow campers in the future.
@JesseH2645405 · Camped on Jul 17, 2024 at Campsite #16
Beautiful
@PercyB86A9BD73 · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #85
Everything was great.
@TimothyM325903 · Camped on Jul 10, 2024 at Campsite #54
North Sandusky, Wood duck site 54. Problems with Power at the pedestal. Had to borrow an extension cord and use power from site 55, could only use 30 amp.
@DarrenM4069113 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #40
North Sandusky/Rend Lake is the destination we look forward to the most during our summer camping adventures. This year we stayed in Wood duck at North Sandusky. After 6 years consistently staying at Rend Lake (North Sandusky) this is the 1st time we have to rate is a 3/5 because the sulfur smell was awful! That is something that must be addressed.
@BradD7854141 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #53
We love Rend lake and N Sandusky but this site needs a lot of work. Its a waterfall and small pond when it rains. There is not grass as its all shade. Which is nice in the heat. But the tree roots are horrible and a trip hazard. The new sewer substation is on the backside of this site and the smell can be overwhelming.
@ScottW5600178 · Camped on Jun 27, 2024 at Campsite #41
North Sandusky is always a great place to stay. The full hookup campsites are nice. Cell service is a little sketchy but you can usually get service. ATT and T-Mobile are your best options. Verizon is spotty at best. One of our favorite places.
@MichaelC616917 · Camped on Jun 20, 2024 at Campsite #16
Very nice campground with clean facilities. We love camping here.
@MeganB7687345 · Camped on Jun 20, 2024 at Campsite #8
Love the site, what a view!
@RichardS712869 · Camped on Jun 17, 2024 at Campsite #105
Very nice campground, lots of dogs barking during the day but quiet hours were observed.
@JoshD1772659 · Camped on Jun 12, 2024 at Campsite #42
A lot of wildlife. Clean, landscaped, beautiful park. Great bike trail.
@BobH2675616 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #40
Clean, quiet. Nice playground in the day-use area for the kids. Great concrete walk/bike path 12 miles long to South Sandusky. Lots of birds and an occasional deer if you watch for them.
@RaymondG774002 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #53
Could not enjoy the camp due to the awful smell of raw sewer that was so bad that some people left early. We could only set out for short periods due to the smell. It is something that needs to be addressed sooner than later.
@GregB6149905 · Camped on Jun 7, 2024 at Campsite #3
Very good stay. They keep the grass mowed better that gun creek an the shower house a bath room very clean. An cleaned the firePits.
@AnnP5053744 · Camped on May 30, 2024 at Campsite #106
Great campsite
@MarkM2223984 · Camped on May 28, 2024 at Campsite #95
Nice site with full hook ups.

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