About Blanding Landing
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37 total sites
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
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.
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.
chuck m
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
nice and quiet nice clean bathrooms
Andrzej K
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Nice park
Andrzej K
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Nice park
Julian C
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Campground is nice if you don’t mind occasional trains. Need a boat if you want to swim. Nice view of the river and sunset.
Kevin J
VerifiedAugust 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Restroom shower house was very clean
Mary G
VerifiedFebruary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Our campground host was excellent. She stopped to visit us and answer any questions we had. She kept the bathrooms very clean and she routinely checked the campsites, so we could stop her and ask questions as well. The train is close to the campground, but, we enjoy trains, so it never bothered us. It is a small campground with a beautiful view of the water. We would go back again.
Marshel H
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Great place to stay a lot of privacy. The only drawback is the train that seem to run quite frequent. If you plan to be outside expect the train coming through at least every 30 minutes with horn sounding.
RON D
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: BLANDING LANDING
Very primitive sites.... poor access.
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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