Blanding Landing
Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 — riverside, fishing
Location: HANOVER, IL, IL
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$25 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (47 reviews)
Season: May through October
Blanding Landing is situated in a lush river valley on the east bank of the great Mississippi, just 13 miles from Galena, Illinois. Rich deposits of minerals line the landscape. In the early 19th century, miners from around the globe flocked to the area in search of wealth from minerals.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Blanding Landing offers affordable camping on the Mississippi River's east bank in a historic mineral rush region 13 miles from Galena. The river attracts anglers pursuing channel catfish and provides opportunities for wildlife viewing and birding.
Wildlife alert: Red-tailed Hawks, Broad-winged Hawks, Red-headed Woodpeckers, bullsnakes, and Western Ratsnakes are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Blanding Landing: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand. Directions: 13 miles south of Galena on HWY 20, turn west on Blackjack Road and follow signs. DO NOT take Diggin Hill Road. Channel catfish are the most popular species for fishing at this location.
Skip Blanding Landing if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric hookups available on select sites.. You require full hookups—most sites lack hookups.. You plan to camp outside May-October seasonal window..
Best time to visit Blanding Landing: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Bulger’S Hollow Recreation Area (Clinton, IA), Thomson Causeway (THOMSON, IL), Grant River (Potosi, WI), Fishermans Corner (East Moline, IL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Blanding Landing
Cell signal at Blanding Landing (HANOVER, IL): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Blanding Landing is situated in a lush river valley on the east bank of the great Mississippi, just 13 miles from Galena, Illinois. Rich deposits of minerals line the landscape. In the early 19th century, miners from around the globe flocked to the area in search of wealth from minerals.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand.
Directions: 13 miles south of Galena on HWY 20, turn west on Blackjack Road and follow signs. DO NOT take Diggin Hill Road.
Channel catfish are the most popular species for fishing at this location.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
13 miles south of Galena, IL off HWY 20, turn west on Blackjack and follow directional signs. DO NOT TAKE DIGGIN HILL RD.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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