Blanding Landing
Open for the season through October 25. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM.
Tornado Watch issued June 11 at 3:40PM CDT until June 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
TORNADO WATCH 313 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS BUREAU PUTNAM IN NORTHWEST ILLINOIS CARROLL HENRY IL JO DAVIESS MERCER ROCK ISLAND STEPHENSON WHITESIDE IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS HANCOCK HENDERSON MCDONOUGH WARREN IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 15 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL IOWA CEDAR CLINTON JACKSON JOHNSON JONES MUSCATINE SCOTT IN SOUTHEAST IOWA DES MOINES HENRY IA JEFFERSON KEOKUK LEE LOUISA VAN BUREN WASHINGTON IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI CLARK SCOTLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALEDO, ANAMOSA, BETTENDORF, BURLINGTON, CARTHAGE, CLINTON, CREDIT ISLAND, DAVENPORT, FAIRFIELD, FREEPORT, GALENA, GENESEO, HENNEPIN, IOWA CITY, KAHOKA, KEOKUK, KEOSAUQUA, MACOMB, MAQUOKETA, MEMPHIS, MOLINE, MONMOUTH, MOUNT CARROLL, MOUNT PLEASANT, MUSCATINE, OQUAWKA, PRINCETON, ROCK ISLAND, SIGOURNEY, STERLING, TIPTON, WAPELLO, AND WASHINGTON.
Tornado Watch issued June 11 at 3:16PM CDT until June 11 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 313 UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING. TORNADO WATCH 311 HAS EXPIRED. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS BUREAU PUTNAM IN NORTHWEST ILLINOIS CARROLL HENRY IL JO DAVIESS MERCER ROCK ISLAND STEPHENSON WHITESIDE IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS HANCOCK HENDERSON MCDONOUGH WARREN IN IOWA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 17 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL IOWA CEDAR CLINTON IOWA JACKSON JOHNSON JONES LINN MUSCATINE SCOTT IN SOUTHEAST IOWA DES MOINES HENRY IA JEFFERSON KEOKUK LEE LOUISA VAN BUREN WASHINGTON IN MISSOURI THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI CLARK SCOTLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALEDO, ANAMOSA, BETTENDORF, BURLINGTON, CARTHAGE, CEDAR RAPIDS, CLINTON, CREDIT ISLAND, DAVENPORT, FAIRFIELD, FREEPORT, GALENA, GENESEO, HENNEPIN, IOWA CITY, KAHOKA, KEOKUK, KEOSAUQUA, MACOMB, MAQUOKETA, MARENGO, MEMPHIS, MOLINE, MONMOUTH, MOUNT CARROLL, MOUNT PLEASANT, MUSCATINE, OQUAWKA, PRINCETON, ROCK ISLAND, SIGOURNEY, STERLING, TIPTON, WAPELLO, AND WASHINGTON.
Flood Watch issued June 11 at 2:51PM CDT until June 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
One more round of thunderstorms this afternoon could lead to heavy rainfall and flooding. Although these storms will be fast-moving, they will have high rainfall rates, so areas that had storms this morning could be susceptible to runoff and flooding. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Bureau, Carroll, Hancock, Henderson, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, McDonough, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island, Stephenson, Warren and Whiteside, Iowa, including the following areas, Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Des Moines, Dubuque, Henry IA, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren and Washington, and northeast Missouri, including the following areas, Clark and Scotland. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
About
Blanding Landing occupies a scenic riverside location in the unglaciated hills of Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Situated on the east bank of the Mississippi River, the campground provides direct access to the river's backwaters, making it a popular destination for anglers targeting channel catfish, walleye, bluegill, crappie, and northern pike. The area is also recognized as a birder's paradise. The campground features 38 grass sites shaded by hardwood trees, with 31 offering 50-amp electrical service and 7 non-electric options. Facilities include a shower building with flush toilets, vault toilets, potable water, and an RV dump station. Each campsite has a fire pit and picnic table. A boat ramp provides easy river access, and a playground is available for families. The nearby town of Galena, just 13 miles north, offers historic architecture (85% of buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places), unique shops, and restaurants. The region's winding country roads through glacially-carved hills make for scenic drives.
Directions
13 miles south of Galena, IL off HWY 20, turn west on Blackjack Road and follow directional signs. Do not take Diggin Hill Road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $14 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (563) 582-0881 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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