DESOTO, Wis. – The Army Corps of Engineers has reopened Blackhawk Park partially as crews continue to clean up debris from Mississippi River floods and to repair damage. Kevin Berg, in charge of park, said that many areas remain closed for public safety reasons. The West Loop camping area is open but full-up for the Memorial Day weekend, Berg said. The Green Lake boat landing is open. So too Picnic Shelter 3 but on a first-come, first-served basis.
Park profile
Blackhawk Park is a two-acre property 30 miles south of LaCrosse, a couple miles. north of DeSoto. The park has 500 tof Mississippi River frontage. There is a public boat launch with trailer parking, a fully stocked store and bait shop, 11 campsites and 37 boat slips. The park is where the final battle of the Blackhawk War, known as the Battle of Bad Axe, in 1832.