Blackhawk Park
Blackhawk Park is located on a forested bend of the main channel of the Mississippi River. The campground is the largest public use facility in Mississippi's Pool 9, offering a wide variety of recreational activities.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 73 |
| Standard, no hookups | 73 |
| group shelter electric | 2 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
148 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B001 | Standard | No | |||||||||
| B002 | Standard | No | |||||||||
| B003 | Standard | No | |||||||||
| B004 | Standard | No | |||||||||
| B005 | Standard | No | |||||||||
| B006 | Standard | No | |||||||||
| B007 | Standard | No | |||||||||
| B008 | Standard | No | |||||||||
| B009 | Standard | No | |||||||||
| B010 | Standard | No |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 99 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 0065 is listed accessible |
The campground offers 150 campsites, including 73 with electrical hookups. All sites have a picnic table and fire ring provided. Flush toilets and showers are located in the West Camping loop. There are no full-hook up sites but a dump station and potable water are located within the park. The park also has a beach, two picnic shelters, two boat ramps, two playgrounds, a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, fishing docks.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From DeSoto, WI, travel 3 miles north on HWY 35 and turn left on County Road BI. From LaCrosse, WI, travel 25 miles south on HWY 35 and turn right on County Road BI.
| Nearest town | Desoto, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.4622° N, 91.2239° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 18.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Duluth Trading Company ↗ | 24.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 28.1 mi |
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Explore
Video
Campground Drive-Through: US Army Corps of Engineers Blackhawk Park, De Soto, Wisconsin
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Natural features
This peaceful park is situated on the main channel of the Mississippi River. Cottonwoods, green ash, swamp oaks, river birch and willow trees forest the site, offering nice shade in the summer and beautiful fall colors in autumn. Visitors commonly see a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles, blue herons, ducks, geese, whitetail deer and wild turkey.
Recreation
Boating, kayaking, canoeing and fishing are Blackhawk's most popular forms of recreation. Park rangers provide a variety of programs and activities throughout the summer. Interpretive programs are based on recreation, local history and the environment. Other activities range from guided walks and campfire talks, to natural crafts programs. Here, one can view majestic bluffs and rich backwater vegetation. Sometimes a river barge or classic paddle-wheeled steamboat can be seen journeying up the river.
Nearby
The small river towns of DeSoto, Wisconsin and Lansing, Iowa are nearby. DeSoto is 5 minutes south, Lansing is 15 minutes south with a few restaurants and shops. LaCrosse, Wisconsin is 30 minutes north, with restaurants, shops, galleries and farmers markets. Effigy Mounds National Monument which is operated by the National Park Service (NPS) is located about a 40 minutes south of Blackhawk Park and offers excellent hiking opportunities, and well as picturesque views, and a visitor center, and is free to enter. The Driftless Area Education And Visitors Center in Lansing Iowa is a short 15 minute drive south, and explores the cultural, recreational, natural, and historical significance of the Driftless Area.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Blackhawk Park?
Sites at Blackhawk Park are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Blackhawk Park?
Check-in 6:00 AM, checkout 10:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Blackhawk Park have?
150 sites, including 73 standard sites with power, 73 standard sites without power, and 2 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Blackhawk Park?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Blackhawk Park have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Blackhawk Park?
Flush toilets and showers are located in the West Camping loop.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Blackhawk Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Blackhawk Park. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Blackhawk Park?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Blackhawk Park?
Site 0065 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Blackhawk Park?
Boating, kayaking, canoeing and fishing are Blackhawk's most popular forms of recreation. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Blackhawk Park?
Desoto, Wisconsin. The small river towns of DeSoto, Wisconsin and Lansing, Iowa are nearby.
Source: Getting there
What if Blackhawk Park is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Grant River (61.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby