About Blanding Landing
Number of accommodations: 37
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
River Access -
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
STAN K
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Off the beaten path, well worth the 6 mile backroads to get there. smaller campground, located on east side of Mississippi river. will not support large class A
Kyle W
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
As others have stated, the restrooms were clean. I liked this place because it was not crowded. The non-electric sites are not paved but are moderately level. They are all grass. The electric spots are not paved either, but there are some decent spots. They have a dump facility.
As others have also stated, the railroad tracks literally border the property line. Any electric spots on the east side of the property are literally 20’ from the tracks. Unfortunately, the trains blow their horns due to the RR crossing that enters the campground. Trains pass almost hourly, sometimes more. I was ok with it but my wife said never again.
For boondocking in the non-electric along the Mississippi River and clean showers, the $14 a night was worth it. I love that recreation.gov now allows for zero day (same day) bookings. I hate these other sites that require you to reserve no less than 3 days in advance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Frank S
VerifiedOctober 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Always clean, never crowded.
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.
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
| Category | About |
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| 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 |
