Overview
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.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Campfire Allowed
(76 of 148 campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(Majority of the campsites have 2:00 pm)
Checkout Time
(Majority of the campsites have 2:00 pm)
Driveway Entry
(There are variety of Driveway Entry. Such as back in and pull through.)
Firepit
(76 of 148 campsites have Firepit)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 20)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 10)
Pets Allowed
(78 of 148 campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(78 of 148 campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(There are variety of Shade. Such as true and full.)
Water Hookup
(2 of 148 campsites have Water Hookup)
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.
Permitted Equipment
rv-N/A
tent-N/A
trailer-N/A
vehicle-N/A
pickup camper-N/A
pop up camper-N/A
Nearby Attractions
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.