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
Jeffry O
VerifiedMay 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: PMAS
Very clean and enjoyed our stay.
Robert C
VerifiedMay 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: PMAN
This is one of our favorite places to camp. So much wildlife to view including the Eagles and the eagle nest.
John L
VerifiedMay 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: PMAN
very nice camping area. Helpful staff and other campers are very hospitable. Overall quiet campground. Facilities are nice.
Charles C
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: HPOI
Very nice, clean camp site quiet surroundings
Ron Becky S
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: PMAS
Clean, beautiful, friendly. Great place.
James A
VerifiedMay 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: PMAN
great, except for the 40 mph winds on the point that evening.
Jesse B
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: PMAN
Very good camp sites, very nice people always.
Codi K
VerifiedMay 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: HPOI
This is a beautiful, family friendly campground. We love camping here.
Rebecca N
VerifiedMay 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: PMAS
Thomson Causeway is a favorite campground. This year they have improved many of the pads to new cement pads. Most of the sites have both water and electric and shade. Can't beat the sunsets.
Shelly V
VerifiedMay 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 125, Loop: HPOI
Thomson Causeway, an Army Corp of Engineers campground is a wonderful place to camp. Camping pads are cement. Many have water hookups. Ours had 50 amp service as well as 30. The cost is exceptionally reasonable (less than State parks). The view at sunset over the Missisdippi was stunning. I just wish people understood camping etiquette.
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. |
