About Thomson Causeway
Number of accommodations: 126
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
Dump Station -
Playground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (625)
What Guests Are Saying
Thomson Causeway is praised for its beautiful riverside camping, clean facilities, and friendly staff, making it a favorite among visitors. Campers appreciate the spacious concrete pads, proximity to nature, and stunning sunsets over the Mississippi River. While some concerns were raised about noise from barking dogs and a less-than-friendly host, the overall experience is highly positive, with many planning to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Thomson Causeway is praised for its beautiful riverside camping, clean facilities, and friendly staff, making it a favorite among visitors. Campers appreciate the spacious concrete pads, proximity to nature, and stunning sunsets over the Mississippi River. While some concerns were raised about noise from barking dogs and a less-than-friendly host, the overall experience is highly positive, with many planning to return.
Review Summary
Ron Tami L
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: PMAN
Love the sunsets , wildlife including Eagles, Geese, and Sand Hill Cranes to name a few and beautiful Mississippi River
Barry L
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: PMAN
Beware of mayfly hatch last week of June to 1st week of July. Unimaginable for 2 nites next to main river. Slough sites better. Sites were great with river views. Great clean park. I’ll be back just at different time of season
Patrick M
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: PMAN
Our favorite campground, just wish we didn’t have to leave!
Jackie W
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: PMAN
Great place! Very clean! Rangers very helpful. Would suggest taking the Twighlight Boat Ride and Antique Archaology from the Pickers Show in Le Claire, IA!
Kendalynn M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 130, Loop: TENT
Out of the way gem, quiet, nothing fancy, lots of wildlife
Sheri N
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: PMAN
Very nice and clean place. Would go back again.
Kimberly B
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: PMAN
We love camping at Thomson Causeway until this time. We did not know that the Mayflies were out. We had a campsite on the water and were attacked by the bugs. I would definitely check in the month of June/July for bug conditions. Otherwise it is one of our favorite places to camp.
Beth J
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: PMAS
We loved our site - very spacious! Was nice to see the Park Rangers walk through a few times. We were across from a nice grassy area (site 21), and my only complaint is that apparently people don't feel the need to pick up their dog poo there. ARG. I know there are bags and disposal stations in other parts of the campground - this may be a perfect place to put one in hopes it may encourage people to use it. Love it here!
Evaristo R
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: HPOI
This is a good spot. Loved it. Better than the last spot. The water hookups are good. Cant wait for all spots to be concrete patio.
Gregory W
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: RIVE
Would have been 5 stars but the "buddy sites" in the new area were not clearly defined when I originally booked site 89.
Location Thomson Causeway
Address:
1600 Lewis Avenue
Thomson, IL, 61285
United States
Take IL State Route 84 to Thomson, Illinois. Turn west onto Main Street, then turn south onto Lewis Avenue.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.9517 / -90.1108
Elevation: 184 feet
Policies & Rules
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New check-out/set up times this year: Check-out: Noon Campsites available to set up on at 2 pm, you may set up earlier than 2 pm if the campsite is vacant |
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All campers must check-in on the day of arrival during fee booth hours. |
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Fee booth hours are: Monday - Wednesday - 4 pm - 8 pm Thursday - Sunday - 9 am - 12 pm and 4 pm - 8 pm Mondays of holiday weekends - 9 am - 12 pm and 4 pm - 8 pm |
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Campsites 33, 79-97, and 127-131 do not have water available at each campsite. You are able to fill up your holding tank at the dump station or from a water faucet. Campers must unhook from water faucet when done filling holding tank. |
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Please make sure to empty or flush your water and waste tanks at the designated dump station drains only. Emptying tanks, including freshwater tanks, on roadways, parking lots, campsites or other areas in the park is prohibited. Also, dumping or emptying water or waste tanks, including freshwater tanks, on state, county or city roads is illegal per state statutes. Thank you for your cooperation. |
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Campers using a discount card are required to verify their discount card number during check-in by providing the discount pass and a photo ID. |
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Only one RV and two tents will be allowed on RV sites. The only exception is if there is no RV on site, in which case you may have three tents. |
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Visitors are expected to be aware of Campground Rules |
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To learn more about this campground, click here |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Firewood can be purchased in the campground during the hours of 5 pm to 8 pm nightly for $6 per bundle from the on-site firewood shed. Use the QR code at the firewood shed to pay for firewood using a credit card. No cash or checks are accepted for firewood sales. |
