Facilities
All campsites are on grass and most have electric hookups. A playground and showers are also available. Hardwood trees allow for natural shade in the area.
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Blanding Landing
Mississippi River - Pools 11-22
Upcoming Availability
14 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
31
sites
Sat, Sep 12
28
sites
Sun, Sep 13
36
sites
Mon, Sep 14
35
sites
Tue, Sep 15
37
sites
Wed, Sep 16
37
sites
Thu, Sep 17
37
sites
Fri, Sep 18
35
sites
Sat, Sep 19
35
sites
Sun, Sep 20
36
sites
Mon, Sep 21
37
sites
Tue, Sep 22
37
sites
Wed, Sep 23
38
sites
Thu, Sep 24
38
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Blanding Landing is situated in a lush river valley on the east bank of the great Mississippi, just 13 miles from Galena, Illinois. All campsites are on grass and most have electric hookups. The campround is off the beaten path offering a quiet camping getaway.
max Stay
14 nights
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
The campround is off the beaten path offering a quiet camping getaway. Nestled along the backwaters of the Mississippi River, this area is a well known birders paradise plus access to miles of great fishing. Thousands of years ago, Ice Age Glaciers divided and detoured around the northwest corner of Illinois. In their wake, clusters of rugged hills remain. Today, the winding country roads are perfect for leisurely drives.
Recreation
The Mississippi River draws crowds of anglers each year. The most popular species is the channel catfish. Bluegill, walleye, crappie and northern pike also live in these waters. Other activities include boating, picnicking and hunting.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Galena is 13 miles north, and attracts tourists for its quaint atmosphere, unique shops and historic buildings. Eighty-five percent of the buildings in the town are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 32
BLANDING LANDING
40 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 27
BLANDING LANDING
40 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 24
BLANDING LANDING
40 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 15
BLANDING LANDING
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 35
BLANDING LANDING
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 05
BLANDING LANDING
25 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 25
BLANDING LANDING
40 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 37
BLANDING LANDING
35 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 16
BLANDING LANDING
35 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 01
BLANDING LANDING
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 12
BLANDING LANDING
40 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 23
BLANDING LANDING
40 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 07
BLANDING LANDING
25 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 18
BLANDING LANDING
40 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site Shelter
BLANDING LANDING
—
vehicle
25
people
Yes
shade
Site 36
BLANDING LANDING
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 09
BLANDING LANDING
40 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 14
BLANDING LANDING
40 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 10
BLANDING LANDING
40 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 31
BLANDING LANDING
40 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site 21
BLANDING LANDING
35 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 11
BLANDING LANDING
40 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 08
BLANDING LANDING
40 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 29
BLANDING LANDING
35 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
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!
Check-out time is 12:00 pm. Check-in time is 2:00 pm
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 campsite or call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov
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Common questions
Is Blanding Landing available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Fri, Sep 11. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Blanding Landing?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.