Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights9 sites open for every nightA forested campground. Most campsites have no hookups.
Blanchard Island Recreation Area sits on the backwaters of the upper Mississippi (Pools 11 22), one of fifteen shorefront campgrounds that make up the river project. 5 miles on a gravel levee road off 176th Avenue west of New Boston, IL, and the approach helps explain why people come here for solitude, wildlife and river access rather than full-service comforts.













Length limits vary by campsite.
Dump station on site.
Not listed — confirm before booking: Max RV length isn't listed.
Check dates on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsite standard nonelectric | – | – | $14 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Hookups (individual campsites): 1 no-hookup individual site.
34000 176th Ave. W.
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Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Themes from recent written reviews on Recreation.gov. Quotes are verbatim.
“Firewood is plentiful from fallen trees and logs that wash ashore from the river.”
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (9 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“I love this campground. It’s out of the way and not too many people visit which makes it quiet. Firewood is plentiful from fallen trees and logs that wash ashore from the river. ”
“Nice, quiet, primitive campground on the backwaters of the Mississippi River.”
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights24 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every nightRentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Class C motorhome · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 33 mi from campground
$200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 7 · 105 mi from campground
$149/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Toy hauler · 23 ft · sleeps 4 · 179 mi from campground
$119/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalstays up to 14 nights (Recreation.gov rules).
1 individual reservable campsite from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
1 site · $14/night
Loops: Campground (1)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15