Mile 74.0 - Miles 74-63: LBD Hanging Dog Island

John Ruskey

20 Apr 2026 � 1 min read

74 - 63 LBD Hanging Dog Island

11 mile long Hanging Dog Island has migrated and joined the LBD Illinois shore, but returns to island status at flood stage. You can locate isolated campsites along the length of Hanging Dog Island. Spectacular views of the tall bluffs around Trail of Tears State Park. If it’s that time of day, and you’re ready to find camp, stay left bank and keep your eyes pealed downstream for upcoming sandy spots. There are plenty of choices in low and medium water levels, typically situated below the numerous dikes along this stretch, but very limited in high water. On windy days most locations will have protected camping in willow-woods behind, sometimes you’ll find beautiful sandy bluffs surrounding by open park-like forests. Good also for cold winter days, but thick mosquitoes in summer.

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