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
Stephen B
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: PMAN
What a great campground! We kayak, bike, and hike! Such a great time! We were along the River, but many great campsites.
Ron C
VerifiedOctober 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: PMAN
Very friendly folks
Jeff T
VerifiedOctober 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: PMAN
Nice sites. Clean Bathrooms. Beautiful views.
Christopher M
VerifiedOctober 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: RIVE
Quiet very well taken care of
Joe C
VerifiedOctober 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: HPOI
Very nice campground. I really enjoyed the stay.
Renald D
October 1, 2022
Too many campers not following the quiet time policies and also dog s on leash policies. Seems the park ranger wasn't going to enforce either.
Steven K
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: PMAN
No issues. Great view of river
April W
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: PMAS
This was a wonderful place to camp and explore! All the campsites were really nice, but the ones on the River were to close. We can't wait to go back!!!
Sherry M
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: HPOI
Nice quiet clean campground.
I don’t yet own one but don’t agree with not allowing e bikes in the park. Some of us would enjoy riding a bike around but aren’t able to pedal anymore.
Also don’t see a problem with kids riding battery powered kick scooters with flashing lights, would rather see them out having fun than sitting around on electronics not enjoying nature.
Sandy N
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: PMAS
All of the employees and volunteers at Thomson are friendly and helpful.
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. |
