There are variety of Driveway Entry. Such as back in and pull through.

There are variety of Electric Hookup. Such as 30 amp, 50 amp, and true.

76 of 148 campsites have Campfire Allowed

There are variety of Driveway Surface. Such as gravel and paved.

17 of 148 campsites have Waterfront Sites

20 of 148 campsites have Proximity To Water

76 of 148 campsites have Capacity/Size Rating

There are variety of Shade. Such as true and full.

1 of 148 campsites have Accessible Occupant Message

2 of 148 campsites have Accessible Picnic Shelters

A photo of Playground of Upper Loop at Blackhawk Park.

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Site 2.  Electric site with grassy lawn area to one side of level driveway.

A photo of playground at Upper Loop at Blackhawk Park.

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A photo of Playground of Loop Upper at BLACKHAWK PARK

Site 3. Gravel pad for camper, shady from tree. Grass behind campsite.

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A photo of site 4. Gravel driveway with grass behind.

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Site 7- gravel driveway. Grass and fire pit behind.

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A photo of playground of Loop Upper at BLACKHAWK PARK

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Located at the end of the West Loop, nice grassy lawn with pit toilets close by.

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Nice grassy lawn area, water channel behind site.

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Grassy lawn off camping pad with water channel behind site.

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Camping on the river

Blackhawk park 4th of July bike parade

Blackhawk Park Beach

Blackhawk Park shore fishing

Blackhawk Park sign with Bobber the Water Safety Dog

Blackhawk Park

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Boating, kayaking, canoeing and fishing are Blackhawk's most popular forms of recreation. <br/>
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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.<br/>
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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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.<br/>
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Visitors commonly see a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles, blue herons, ducks, geese, whitetail deer and wild turkey.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

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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