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
Kaye G
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: RIVE
Excellent!! Serving time we’ve camped here, won’t be the last!! Quiet time off the year!! Sunsets were amazing!!
lee d
VerifiedOctober 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: PMAN
We love this campground but the wind never let up this time
Danny H
VerifiedOctober 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: PMAN
Very nice and clean
Mark C
VerifiedOctober 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: RIVE
Very scenic and bathrooms were nice. Wildlife preserve was a nice setting for a morning walk and coffee.
Saul P
VerifiedOctober 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: RIVE
Very nice site with a good view of the Mississippi River.
Rodger M
VerifiedOctober 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: HPOI
Nice spacious sites with a lot of bird viewing. Bike path close by. Definitely will be returning in the future.
James V
VerifiedOctober 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: PMAN
great place with a water view
michele l
VerifiedOctober 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: PMAN
Love camping here been going for years
Janice F
VerifiedOctober 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: PMAN
My husband and I love camping at Thomson Causeway.We choose a site on the slough because we enjoy watching the Sandhill Cranes and other wildlife. The sites are level concrete and now water spigots have been added. The washrooms are very clean. The camp hosts are always friendly and helpful. We also make a point of going to the lock and dam to watch barges go through. Our visits to Thomson are always delightful.
jenq p
VerifiedOctober 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: PMAN
Nice park.
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. |
