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ILLINOIS BLACKHAWK VALLEY RESORT, ROCKFORD Blackhawk Valley is named after a feared and respected Native American warrior, Black Sparrow Hawk. When pulling your rig into the beautifully appointed sites at Blackhawk Valley Resort in Rockford, Illinois, you’ll feel the sense of pride in the history of this land. RVers often comment on the well-kept grounds, clean facilities, ample shade provided by mature oak trees and the large, level campsites. There’s no reason to leave the resort because there are many amenities and activities to keep even the most energetic RVer busy. In addition to opportunities to fish, play basketball, mini golf, horseshoes, shuffleboard, and volleyball, you can get involved in group activities, crafts, and bingo. As the sun goes down enjoy relaxing at your site, sitting around the campfire or dining al fresco at your onsite picnic table. If you need RV supplies, you can find them in the resort store.
the day tubing or canoeing. The Kishwaukee River, locally known “The Kish,” is 63.4-miles long. Its name derives from the Potowatomi word for "river of the sycamore”. Nicknamed the Forest City and known as the City of Gardens and Rivers, nearby Rockford is known for various venues of cultural or historical significance, including Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum, Tinker Swiss Cottage, the BMO Harris Bank Center, the Coronado Theatre, the Laurent House, and the Burpee Museum of Natural History. Its contributions to music are noted in the Mendelssohn Club, the oldest music club in the nation, and performers such as Phantom Regiment and Cheap Trick.
Klehm Arboretum is one of Rockford’s top destinations with 155 acres of woodlands and botanical gardens, which features 1.4 miles of paved paths and 3 miles of wooded trails.
Looking for a bigger adventure? Chicago is not too far away, where you’ll find an endless number of attractions, events, restaurants, sports, arts, shopping, and architecture.
Blackhawk Valley sits inside a secluded valley of the Kishwaukee River. The river is too shallow in many places for motorized boats, so you’ll find it the perfect place to spend
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