About Blanding Landing
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
River Access
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (83)
What Guests Are Saying
Blanding Landing is a well-maintained campground with clean restrooms and showers, friendly hosts, and a beautiful location along the Mississippi River. Many visitors appreciated the ample shade and recreational opportunities, such as a nearby boat ramp. However, frequent train traffic can be disruptive, especially at night, so light sleepers should prepare accordingly.
What Guests Are Saying
Blanding Landing is a well-maintained campground with clean restrooms and showers, friendly hosts, and a beautiful location along the Mississippi River. Many visitors appreciated the ample shade and recreational opportunities, such as a nearby boat ramp. However, frequent train traffic can be disruptive, especially at night, so light sleepers should prepare accordingly.
Review Summary
chuck m
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
nice and quiet nice clean bathrooms
Cesar M
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
I would've gave it 5 stars if they would clean out an area for on-shore fishing. You need a boat, if not your out of luck. Overall beautifully kept and clean rest/shower rooms.
Martha K
VerifiedOctober 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
It's a very nice campground with clean facilities. The only downside was the trains. Bring your earplugs if you want to get sleep.
Frank S
VerifiedOctober 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Always clean, never crowded.
Cindy H
VerifiedOctober 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
This is such a nice facility! We like that it is right on the Mississippi and we have easy access to kayak. The restrooms are super clean and I really appreciate that. If you don't like the sound of trains then you might think of going elsewhere. We love that sound! I would highly recommend this campsite!
Victoria S
VerifiedOctober 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
The park itself is nice. The staff are accommodating. However, the train is so near, so loud and pass so often that I don’t think I’ll come back.
Luke M
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Wonderful little campground on the banks of the Mississippi with a lot to explore in the area. Note that freight trains pass by on a regular basis and use their horns at the nearby crossing. Might be a deal breaker for some, but not me.
John C
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Great time. We will miss the camp host when she retires. Please put an outhouse by the dump station so the girls don't have to walk so far.
John C
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
We really like this park. Please consider putting in some vault toilets at the far end of the campsite, near the dump station.
Rick W
VerifiedOctober 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Great family campground. Galena to the North and Savanna/Mississippi Palisades to the south. Sunsets over the river looking west are spectacular. The trains are wonderful, very regular traffic of high priority north and south bound double stackers traveling at speed.
Location & Directions for Blanding Landing
Blanding Landing Recreation Area, Hanover, IL 61041 United States
Elevation: 184 ft
Getting There
13 mi south of Galena, IL off HWY 20, turn west on Blackjack and follow directional signs. DO NOT TAKE DIGGIN HILL RD.
Highway access
Blanding Landing is located approximately 13 miles south of Galena, IL off US Highway 20.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- Visitors are expected to be aware of Campground Rules
- 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!
- 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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