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Blanding Landing

Blanding Landing Camping
Blanding Landing
Blanding Landing
Blanding Landing
Blanding Landing

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
River Access
River Access

About Blanding Landing

Blanding Landing is situated in a lush river valley on the east bank of the great Mississippi, just 13 miles from Galena, Illinois. Rich deposits of minerals line the landscape. In the early 19th century, miners from around the globe flocked to the area in search of wealth from minerals. This was the nation's first mineral rush, predating California's legendary Gold Rush.

Number of accommodations: 37

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • River Access
    River Access
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed - Opens on May 1

Sites & Availability

37 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
No Hookups
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
No Hookups
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
No Hookups
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
No Hookups
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
No Hookups
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
No Hookups
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
No Hookups
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 31, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 32, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 33, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 34, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 35, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 36, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 37, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night

Reviews (53)

What Guests Are Saying

Blanding Landing is a beautiful and well-maintained campground with clean facilities and a friendly host, Ann, who is helpful and welcoming. The area offers great recreational opportunities, including access to the river and hiking trails, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. However, frequent and loud train traffic, especially at night, may disrupt sleep for some campers, so earplugs are recommended.

Review Summary

4.3
53 reviews
5
50.9%
27
4
35.8%
19
3
5.7%
3
2
5.7%
3
1
1.9%
1

Ash M

Verified

December 24, 2025 Stayed at: 24, Loop: BLANDING LANDING

1

As stated by other reviewers, the train traffic all through the night made sleep impossible in our tent.

Frank G

Verified

December 23, 2025 Stayed at: 08, Loop: BLANDING LANDING

2

It wasn't crazy horrible but the trains were way loud during the night. It really seemed like they were laying on the horn excessively. Like almost on purpose, when coming past the camps...Other that it was ok.

Salvatore M

Verified

December 22, 2025 Stayed at: 11, Loop: BLANDING LANDING

5

Beautiful campground.
Clean restrooms.
Great host.

Thomas W

Verified

November 1, 2025 Stayed at: 06, Loop: BLANDING LANDING

5

Facilities were all clean and well kept.

Bruce R

Verified

October 29, 2025 Stayed at: 18, Loop: BLANDING LANDING

5

Wonderful campground and the main bathrooms offed private showers.

Annemarie D

Verified

October 26, 2025 Stayed at: 10, Loop: BLANDING LANDING

4

I was orginally going to site 11, all the sites on that side had a drop off. Our class c would have bottomed out if we tried to pull into that site. I was able to book us into site 21, which worked out great.

Chris M

Verified

October 26, 2025 Stayed at: 14, Loop: BLANDING LANDING

5

We LOVED Blanding Landing. We were there in October and the flies were horrendous, but I guess it was their season. We were one of 4 RV's there during the week, so it was very quiet.
Ann, the campground host was great. She'd come and check on us daily and was very helpful. We invited her to join us around the campfire one night and we had a wonderful visit.
The restrooms/showers were very clean. There are water spigots spread around the campground, so you can fill your tanks in different spots around the campground, which was nice. Our 5th is about 36', and some of the turns were a bit tight, so we'd have to go a different direction. Nothing horrible. We were at campsite 14 and it was pretty hard getting into because the "driveway" had a fairly noticeable angle and also low hanging branches. That campsite was not at all level, so it took awhile and we have auto leveling. If your RV is large maybe, choose a different sight.
Other reviews mention the train, which does come through frequently all day and night long. We weren't bothered by it, but it might be an issue for some.
The topography is gorgeous, being it's in the driftless area. We took some hikes around the area. You are definitely in the boonies. To get there, we drove through Galena and then 13 miles down a pretty desolate road. There are some houses along the way, but it's pretty rural. The drive is beautiful with rolling hills. Trailer brakes were used. lol
We drove to Savanna one day. Spent some time at Poopy's, which is always fun. On the way home we stopped at the Iron Horse which has some amazing motorcycle memorabilia. Spent one day in Galena, which is always fun.

Cheryl H

Verified

October 22, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: BLANDING LANDING

4

Beautiful area with lots of things to do and see. Campground is very well maintained and the host, Ann, was very helpful and friendly. The trains and signs added to our entertainment, but it might not be for everyone.

Jake Shugarman

Jake Shugarman

October 15, 2025

5

Camp sites are nice, some a little close together but nothing major. There are trains that run through the recreation area and blow their horn, so if you dont want it to be too loud just make sure to look at the site map and choose one further from the tracks as it wasn't too bad this time around. (Been many times)

Bathrooms are very all very clean!

Google Maps
Melina Paan

Melina Paan

October 12, 2025

4

*TRAIN NOISE WARNING*

Overall campground was great, bathrooms were super clean, easy to access, and anne who was the camp host was extremely kind. We got to the campground around 9pm and she greeted us and directed us on how to get to our site. However, we read the reviews and still were not prepared for how LOUD the trains were. I am a deep sleeper and did not think it would be a problem. It genuinely sounds like you are about to be ran over. We bought Earplugs after waking up every 2 hours the first night and would say its a must if you plan to tent camp as we did. Overall campground is great but the trains really damaged our experience unfortunately. Would recommend for cleanliness but warn visitors to bring Earplugs.

Google Maps

Location Blanding Landing

Address:
Blanding Landing Recreation Area
Hanover, IL, 61041
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 42.2858 / -90.4033

Elevation: 184 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Visitors are expected to be aware of Campground Rules 

General

This campground is a Self-Service Campground.Self-Service Campgrounds allow campers to modify their own reservations on their arrival date, at no charge using the Recreation.gov website or Mobile App. So, if you want to add a night, leave early, or move to a different site, you can do it all from your smartphone!

General

Check-out time is 12:00 pm. Check-in time is 2:00 pm

General

Campsites are by Reservation Only.1. Campers With a Reservation:MUST confirm the site reserved, locate site, and start camping.A Park Ranger or Volunteer will come to your campsite to check you in. Have your ID and ATB pass, if applicable, ready to present.2. Campers Without a Reservation:MUST check for campsite availability and make reservation first by:Using your smartphone camera to scan the QR Code at campsiteor call 1-877-444-6777or visit www.recreation.gov

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