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Average nightly rates126 total sites
RV Sites
121 sites
Tent Sites
5 sites
About Thomson Causeway
Number of accommodations: 126
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (760)
What Guests Are Saying
Thomson Causeway is a well-maintained and beautiful campground with stunning views of the Mississippi River, abundant wildlife, and excellent biking trails. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, friendly staff, and spacious camping areas. While there are minor concerns like occasional bugs and limited shower facilities, the overall experience is positive, making it a favorite destination for many campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Thomson Causeway is a well-maintained and beautiful campground with stunning views of the Mississippi River, abundant wildlife, and excellent biking trails. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, friendly staff, and spacious camping areas. While there are minor concerns like occasional bugs and limited shower facilities, the overall experience is positive, making it a favorite destination for many campers.
Review Summary
Jessica H
VerifiedNovember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: HPOI
We always love to stay here.
Daniel T
VerifiedNovember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: HPOI
Following weekend grounds very quiet, water pressure and electric very good. Level site, reasonable privacy.
Will go time to time.
Jacob W
VerifiedNovember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: PMAN
Very clean, the host was nice, bike path was an awesome plus and the setsets on the river were amazing.
Steve B
VerifiedNovember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: HPOI
Great campground! Not a lot to do but many things just a few miles away. Nice and quiet plenty of relaxing! We love it there!
Christine W
VerifiedNovember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: RIVE
We love Thomson! Quiet, spacious, dog friendly camping!
Jennifer M
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: PMAN
I always enjoy my stay at Thomson Causeway. The facilities are always clean and stocked and the grounds are exceptional!
This is my favorite COE campground by far!
Rhonda S
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: PMAN
The park is beautiful. Campsites were clean, and all have great views. The host was kind of rude. We wanted to buy firewood, but it’s only available to pay by scanning with your phone, which we were unable to do. The host just shrugged his shoulders, and walked away saying “Oh well.” We didn’t expect anyone to solve this issue, but we do expect good manners.
Patrick M
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: PMAN
Our favorite destination, locally.
Doris O
VerifiedOctober 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: RIVE
Great place for biking and to see the wildlife on the Mississippi. Close to Galena.
James V
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: PMAN
It was great - this time I was in the tent area and the only tent person for the 5 tent sites. I was able to see 5 tow and barges moving up and down the river. The rest room were clean as was the fire pit, the grass mowed and not too much light from the lighting.
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.
Thomson Causeway is accessible via IL State Route 84, which connects to other major routes in the area.
Elevation: 184 feet
1.1 mi drive to downtown Thomson (about 3 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- New check-out/set up times this year: Campsites available to set up on at 2 pm, you may set up earlier than 2 pm if the campsite is vacant
- All campers must check-in on the day of arrival during fee booth hours.
- Fee booth hours are: Monday - Wednesday - Thursday - Sunday - Mondays of holiday weekends
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Visitors are expected to be aware of Campground Rules
- To learn more about this campground, click here
- 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.
- 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.
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Last updated: September 4, 2026
