About Blanding Landing
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
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.
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.
Luke M
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Kids had so much fun at this location, we added an extra day to our stay.
DAVID L
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Host and ranger friendly and helpful. Grounds neat and tidy.
DEBORAH B
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Great location. Bathroom/shower best ever seen. Host very nice. Stayed one nite. Trains went by, but not a problem for us. It was worth noise to be next to river.
MICHAEL B
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
We reserved site 11 because of shade. Arrived and absolutely no shade at site 11. We called and switched to site 27 with shade.....it,s 98 degrees in the shade. All sites are grass, power, not level and potable water hydrants a long way from sites. All other amenities are new and clean. We wouldn't stay again.
Sandra W
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Ann the host is so nice. Happy retirement! It's definitely off the beaten path but enjoyed our stay.
Ken H
VerifiedJune 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Nice place, very clean. Excellent view over the river. Has a boat ramp and nice facilities, no fire wood on sight that I saw but plenty around.
Brad H
VerifiedMay 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
We enjoyed our stay at Blanding Landing. The bathrooms (with flush toilets, sinks and showers) near the non-electric sites were clean and well-maintained, and conveniently close to our site. Camp host Ann was very hospitable and gave some bubbles and brochures for kid-friendly activities to my young daughters. We didn’t try fishing but there were a few campers trying their luck on the dock each day. The trains do roll through from time to time and blow their horn at the nearby crossing but were not an issue for us, although it might be an annoyance for those looking for quiet solitude. We loved our campsite #1 which was enormous, albeit not entirely flat, but adequate. We had to prop up one side of the picnic table to level the surface for our camp stove. Recommended nearby activities include Maquoketa Caves State Park in Iowa and Mississippi Palisades State Park on the Illinois side. Would return if in the area.
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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Last updated: October 21, 2026