About Blanding Landing
Number of accommodations: 37
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
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Potable Water
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River Access
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Jill W
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
The campground was very well maintained. The staff was helpful. The town of Galena is a great place to visit.
Donetta B
VerifiedOctober 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Other than the mosquitoes it was a decent place to camp.
MICHAEL W
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Campsite was very nice, clean showers and restrooms also has a boat launch. 10 min from eagle ridge resort! That being said we thought we were in a tent only spot and we had a camper right next to us. Big led lights on, tv going and air conditioner running. Our spot would have had a really nice view of the backwater but the brush was blocking it. Campsite 13. The campsite host was extremely nice and helpful one of the best!
james s
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
We pulled in with a flat tire on our RV. The Host, Ann was quick to help us by inflating our tire so we could get it off and to our site. After 2 hours, we still couldn't get the tire off so she recruited a fellow camper and a neighbor. They all helped us and were amazing people!! The campground was beautiful and very clean. We will be back!
Trudy W
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
We visited Blanding Landing during the middle of the week in September and found it quiet and peaceful - mostly. There are nearby freight trains that run several times a day and occasionally at night. However, for us, we found it interesting. We also enjoyed watching the recreational boats come and go from the boat ramp. The campground host was friendly and helpful. Bathroom was clean and Blanding Landing is definitely a place we would return to if we are in the area again.
Peter M
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Site #8 was level. Site was grass and well drained.
Campground itself was well maintained and bathrooms clean.
Perhaps not as well developed as other Army core of engineers campgrounds, but I would consider it excellent.
DOREEN B
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Nice quiet campground. Trains are not as bad as we've had in the past. (sites on the outer perimeter are right near the train tracks) Fill up water upon arrival. Lots of grass! Showers were great! There is a nice picnic area by the water, which we really enjoyed! Turtles! Tornado sirens in the area are tested at 12noon on Tuesdays
Dolores A
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Very nice small quiet camp ground.
Paul Schreck
July 16, 2025
It’s a lovely campground with very clean facilities. The shower house was spotless, and even the outhouse close to the campground was in great condition (we know because we sheltered inside it during 90 MPH wind gusts and torrential rain during our stay).
Great access to the river if you have watercraft. It’s located in an isolated area down hilly, narrow, sometimes gravel roads. We love the isolation but it might not be everybody’s cup of tea.
The only downside was the frequent railroad traffic. There’s a crossing right at the entrance to the campsite. The alarms go off and the train horns sound DOZENS of times during the day and night. If you’re a light sleeper be sure to bring earplugs.
Theresa A
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Very nice little park on the Mississippi. Electric at sites, plenty of central water spigots. Spacious sites. There is a train track near, but not bothersome - in any event, it is unavoidable camping along the Mississippi. Part of its charm.
Location Blanding Landing
Address:
Blanding Landing Recreation Area
Hanover, IL, 61041
United States
13 miles south of Galena, IL off HWY 20, turn west on Blackjack and follow directional signs. DO NOT TAKE DIGGIN HILL RD.
Latitude & Longitude: 42.2858 / -90.4033
Elevation: 184 feet
Policies & Rules
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Visitors are expected to be aware of Campground Rules |
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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! |
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Check-out time is 12:00 pm. Check-in time is 2:00 pm |
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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 |