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Blanchard Island
Miss Riv Btwn Mo Rvr, Mpls Il Mn Wi Ia — Blanchard Island · Illinois City, IL
Verify with the state park system
State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
Source of truth
- Operator website
Listed website for the campground operator.
Reserve or permit
- Reserve a site
Book a site directly with the operator.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:563-263-7913
- Email:mvrodmn16@usace.army.mil
- Address:34000 176th Ave. W. · Illinois City, IL · 61272
Live availability
via Recreation.govAvailability is a recent snapshot, not a live hold — you always complete the booking on recreation.gov.
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Amenities
Cell reception
Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026Some Coverage
Average 2.3 of 4 bars · 7 reports across 1 carrier
Phone calls may occasionally drop; text messages may be delayed. Data service may be unusable. Drop-outs are common and it may be necessary to search for signal. Social media likely unusable.
Verizon
Some Coverage
2.3/4
7 reports
Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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