Paddlers and anglers have a practical advantage at Blackhawk Valley Campground: staff will place canoe campers in site 56, the closest to the river access point, and note that maps and satellite images don't show the berm and slope down to the water. The campground sits along the Kishwaukee River across from a forest preserve, with large oak trees shading most sites. The central grass field lacks shade, but individual sites are tree-covered. Open since 1966, the grounds are well-maintained, and a significant portion of sites are rented seasonally or monthly, which gives the place a lived-in consistency that transient campers tend to notice.
Amenities cover a wide range. Full hookups with electric, water, and sewer accommodate RVs up to 50 feet, and WiFi is available on-site. A general store, rec room with a pool table and fireplace, mini-golf, volleyball court, horseshoe pits, basketball, shuffleboard, and a soccer field fill out the activity options. A small sandy area along the creek gives younger campers a place to wade. Reviewers consistently mention cleanliness as a standout quality. The two restroom buildings with showers are described as small but clean, and Paul L. notes it's "very clean, quiet, well maintained."
Blackhawk Valley is about 15 minutes from the main highway, which keeps road noise low. Campers researching campgrounds near Rockford will find this one draws repeat visitors, a detail worth weighing during summer weekends when the campground can get busy. Reservations are accepted, and booking ahead is advisable for weekend stays between May and August.
Description
Located on the outskirts of Rockford’s beautiful countryside, Blackhawk Valley is one of the best-kept secrets of the Midwest! You don’t have to leave the resort to have fun with a playground, mini golf, or basketball (just to name a few) or you can choose to just kick back and relax as you soak up nature at its finest. This resort is complimented on the well-kept grounds and clean facilities, the huge mature oak trees that provide great shade, and the large level campsites.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBlackhawk Valley Campground is located in Illinois near Rockford
RV ParkDirections
GPS: 42.184134N, -89.046333W Exit from I-90 on Bypass 20 west Rockford, 6 miles to 251 south 1 1/2 miles to Blackhawk Road. East 1 1/3 miles to Valley Trail Road. FROM THE SOUTH: Take 39 north to Baxter Rd. (Exit 115) turn left on Baxter Rd. and go 2 1/2 miles to #251. Turn right on #251 and go 1 1/2 miles to Blackhawk Rd. Turn right and go 1 1/2 miles to Valley Trail Rd. Turn right and go to the end of the road. Valley Trail dead ends into the campground.
Address
6540 Valley Trail Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
Coordinates
42.18413413 N
89.046333 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 9/9/26- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 9/9/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 9/9/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 9/9/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 4 min from Rockford, IL
- 30 min from Janesville, WI
- 1 hr 5 min from Madison, WI
- 1 hr 23 min from Kenosha, WI
