US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Wheatland, Vernon County, Wisconsin.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Mississippi River - Pool 9) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 148 |
| Site types | 73 standard, electric, 73 standard, no electric, 2 group shelter electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 77 sites (water at 2) |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 99 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (608) 648-3314 |
| Address | E590 CTY RD BI, DESOTO, WI, 54624 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Blackhawk County Park before you go.
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. 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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Blackhawk County Park is in Wheatland, Vernon County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.