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
Richard S
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: PMAN
great campground
Greg Z
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: PMAS
This campground is laid out nicely and very well maintained. Even the pit toilets were kept very clean. The camp sites are consistently well designed with neat driveways, good tables, and the fire pit rightly positioned in the far corner of the pad area. The majority of sites have concrete driveways. My only complaint on the layout is that many sites are just too close together. Most all sites have excellent shade. The natural scenery at this park is nice, with lots of wildflowers and birds, and a great view of the Mississippi River.
The campground was quiet during the summer weekdays but it got busy and rowdy on the weekend with barking dogs and the like.
Robert N
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: RIVE
Everything about Thomson Causeway is great. The marshes and shoreline are fantastic and sunsets across the river are always spectacular. You can find everything from sand prairie to riparian forest within a few miles of the campground on the Great River Trail which is the main reason I camp there. The campsites are flat, level and well maintained and the restroom-shower buildings are clean and have plenty of hot water. I'm just happy we are back to being able to do same-day arrivals without reservations so I can again enjoy one-night stays at Thomson Causeway when riding the trail.
Steve M
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: PMAN
It's a great place to camp and view wildlife.
Robert C
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: RIVE
We come to Thompson Causeway several times a year. Never stayed in the River Loop. We got a good site looking out at the Mississippi River. Liked the spot.
John B
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: HPOI
Bring lots of mosquito spray. Plan for the "old" check in system as this park hasn't caught up with the, much handier and newer check in at your sight system. Staff is not particularly cordial or helpful.
James V
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: PMAN
lots of dogs and bright camper surround lighting at night
Vesa B
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: RIVE
Nice place, enjoyed the wild life, turtles , deer, crawfish, birds. The mayflies were bad the 1st few days but then they were gone. Bath house was clean and the showers hot.
Michael W
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: HPOI
Definitely needs more parking in the camping areas. The sites are a bit close to each other. And could be longer. Again i had to park my vehicle a half mile away and walk to my site.
Becky E
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: HPOI
Always a great time from kayaking, bike riding to the beautiful sunsets
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. |
