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
Eugene H
VerifiedAugust 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: PMAN
Great location, especially to view the beautiful sunsets. You now have water hookup at your site too! Our favorite place to camp!
Donald B
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: PMAN
This is a very pleasant campground. The showerhouse was clean. Close to Palisades State Park, Galena, Fulton, and Clinton.
Paul O
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: PMAN
July is not a real good time to camp at Thomson Causeway. The flys were very bad and the shad flys were still out. We camp there in July to protect our dog from the loud fireworks. You hear some in the distant but not many.
Tom H
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: PMAS
Clean, well kept campground with great views. Water hookups at the sites is really nice
Jeffrey D
VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: PMAN
Our first time there. Great place! The only thing is that my camper is tall enough that your trees were scraping the sides and top on my way to site 59. We’re coming back in September!
James C
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: HPOI
Excellent campground. Great view of the Mississippi. Clean, well kept, with courteous staff. Lots of things to see and do in the area. Don't miss tour of lock and dam 13. Also nearby Fulton has windmill and other attractions. Across the river at Clinton are many more things to see and do. It was a great trip with the grandkids.
LeAnne P
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: HPOI
I understand the water is still higher than before but the grass on the sights 114 and 118 is so tall. It hides the rocks of the shore, makes the sight much smaller (almost tight) and breeds flies and mosquitos. We were constantly spraying the air and ourselves with bug spray and still came home with 20-30 bites each. Was terrible. We all agreed that the tall grass didn't help. It blocks the views when sitting watching the sunset. We stayed at 114 a few weeks ago and thought the same and last week stayed in 118. Both need the tall grasses cut back. We camped here in 2020 & 2021 and loved it. Last year we couldn't due to some family health problems, so I was so looking forward to coming back in 2023. Booked 3 trips. We are currently here on trip 3 but I'm not sure it's my favorite anymore. Sorry, but it is so well maintained except for the river edge. REALLY needs some care on river edge. I wish the water was lower to use the little sand beach, but that's probably out of your control so that I can overlook. Thank you
Stan M
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: HPOI
The views are beautiful and the bathroom facilities are clean!
Dale P
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: PMAS
Water at every site is a great upgrade. Great campground, love that we can ride bikes “uptown”, yet seems we’re remote.
DAVID S
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: PMAN
Weather was great, sites now have water in addition to electricity. Campground is clean and neat.
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. |
