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
Nancy L
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: RIVE
Beautiful views, bird watching, biking
Pam R
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: HPOI
Beautiful sunset viewing over the Mississippi river.
Paul O
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: PMAN
Our trailer uses 50 amp svc. We had to drop down to 30 amp because the 220 v kept dropping voltage on one leg. (107v) not enough voltage and trailer electricity kept shutting off. Park power is out dated and meeds to be upgraded to handle more 50 amp trailers.
Chip L
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: PMAN
We stayed at site 46 and it’s on the water as the pictures show. The water looked more like a swamp but we could see lots of wildlife and beavers doing their thing. The site was a concrete pad but needed one lego block to get level. The sites were closer than usual for a COE park and this site looked into the backyard of the neighbor site; no real privacy. The park was clean and great for biking as all the roads are nicely paved. There is a bike path near the entrance of the campground and a hiking trail near the group pavilion day use area. Water spigots are located throughout the park but it would be easier to fill up at the entrance of the park. The water fill/dump station is huge and there are three or four lanes to utilize. Bathhouse was very clean and a short walk from this site but it would be a long distance from some of the other loops. There is a blue tote (Hershey hauler) dump next to the bathhouse but we didn’t realize it was there until a day before departure. The sites that are close to the main channel were very windy compared to the sites near the main entry road/on the swamp.
Gregory L
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: HPOI
We had the best temps in Aug other than the last couple of days than we have in years.
Beth S
VerifiedAugust 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: RIVE
Unfortunately, we were there on the hottest, most humid weekend all summer so the weather didn't really cooperate. We left early due to an incoming storm. But, the campground itself was good. Sites were a little close together. The pit toilets could use some attention but the staff at the gate were friendly and the shower house up the road was clean.
Robert B
VerifiedAugust 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: HPOI
Very nice campground, great views of the Mississippi
Ken G
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: PMAN
Sites are well maintained and level.
Robert S
VerifiedAugust 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: PMAN
its a good place to camp facilities were a little dirty and the bugs were bag but otherwise had fun
Paul M
VerifiedAugust 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: PMAN
Well-maintained, clean, spacious (level!) sites in a wondrous setting, surrounded by birds and animals (and turtles!)
Friendly, courteous Rangers and volunteers are welcoming, helpful and informative.
Bring your bicycles to ride through the savanna prairie and enjoy the wildflowers. Hike through the woods and watch for fox.
Or sit in a comfortable chair and watch the Mississippi River roll by.
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. |
