Blanchard Island Recreation Area Campground
Blanchard Island Recreation Area campground is located in beautiful Mercer county in Illinois and considered a small and boutique camping ground with only 16 sites. Part of the Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 it's maintained by the dedicated team of rangers serving open grounds of Illinois
Blanchard Island Recreation Area Campground Overview
Reservable
Yes
Pitches
16
Blanchard Island Recreation Area Campground Activities
A number of activities are available when staying at Blanchard Island Recreation Area campground to ensure plenty of outdoor air & fun such as:
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Birding
- Water Access
Blanchard Island Recreation Area Campground Location
Blanchard Island Recreation Area Campground Weather Conditions
Here is the latest weather conditions for today 17th May 2026 at Blanchard Island Recreation Area campground which are updated every few minutes to give the most accurate weather conditions.
Temp Min
64.9°F
Temp Now
84°F
Feels Like
85.6°F
Wind Speed Now
16MPH
Max Speed Max
18.8MPH
Wind Direction
S°
Pressure
1006MB
Current Humidity
58°
Avg Humidity
73°
Visibility Now
9 Miles
Avg Visibility
5 Miles
UV Index Now
2.7
Highest UV Index
5.6
Sunrise
05:44 AM
Sunset
08:19 PM
Blanchard Island Recreation Area Campground Map
We've added a detailed Blanchard Island Recreation Area Campground Map to see where each site is located within the campground to help decide which suits your needs better with the amenities available for each site.
How To Get To Blanchard Island Recreation Area Campground?
Looking to get to Blanchard Island Recreation Area Campground take the following directions.
To get to Blanchard Island Recreation Area you will need to drive on approximately 2.5 miles of gravel road. The address is 34000 176th Ave. W., New Boston, IL 61272.
From Muscatine, IA, you will need to cross the Muscatine Bridge into IL. You'll drive about 2 miles on Hwy. 92, then turn right onto 322nd St. W for about 4.5 miles. Then you'll turn right onto 176th St. W, which is a gravel road. Follow this gravel road all the way to the levee for about 2.5 miles, then go up and over the levee to enter the park.
Contact Details For Blanchard Island Recreation Area Campground
- Phone : 563-263-7913
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