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
Paula V
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: PMAN
Nice campground for biking. Our lot was very good.
jerry p
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: HPOI
We’ve chosen a Thomson Causeway as one of our top favorite get-away spots
Robert P
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: PMAS
Level cement sites makes setting up a breeze. Large multi lane dump station with freshwater fill.
James V
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: PMAN
good camp site looking over the Mississippi River -- shower house clear and the water warm
Terrie G
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: HPOI
This is a beautiful campground. We were in site 102. It was shaded, level and plenty large enough for our 32 ft class A motorhome. My only comment is that the showers had no curtain or divider between the shower area and the area where you left your shoes and clothes. I tried really hard to keep my things away from the spray, but my clothes and shoes got a little wet! We enjoyed looking for turtles in the slough and watching the birds. Lovely area!
Terry L
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: PMAS
Thomson Causeway is a beautiful campground. I've enjoyed my nights there. It can be buggy, so be prepared
Greg Z
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: HPOI
Mid week. we got a site right on the river. Was able to pick the site in person and pay for it right there on my phone. Went to gate house when it opened and picked up the paper to put on the site post. Very convenient.
Campground is well cared for and has beautiful views. Being right on the river, bugs are bad sometimes, not bad other times. That's nature. Lots of flowers and wildlife to view. Railroad is far enough away that train noises were not obnoxious, as they sometimes are at Mississippi river campgrounds.
Only downside to the campground is that some sites are too close together.
Robert R
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: PMAN
Really enjoyed Campsite #68. Nice shade, right on the river, and really flat.
Jake D
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: HPOI
Great place. Clean and kept up.
Michael N
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: TENT
Place is awesome. Tent site(primitive)
I wish I can park my truck on the grass. I have a roof top tent.
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. |
