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
roberta P
VerifiedOctober 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: HPOI
One of my favorite places on the river, Most sites have level cement pads, well spaced.
Jeannie K
VerifiedOctober 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: PMAN
Great place to camp.
Linda R
VerifiedOctober 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: PMAN
Lovely campsites on the causeway. Clean, quiet, and shade! Will definitely come back.
jon c
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: HPOI
This was my first time at Thomson Causeway camping. Campground was more than what I expected from a government facility. Well laid out, well maintained and clean. Nice they had extra parking for the vehicles overflow. Best camp fire wood I have ever had from a campground shed. Will definitely put this on my list for another visit. Beware of IL state highway 84 though if driving in from the south. Very rough and lots of repairs underway. Hope it gets repaved soon.
Orville C
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: PMAN
Pleasant and quiet. Facilities were clean and well kept.
STAN K
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: PMAN
All five star, except the reservation systems needs some tuning, found a different campsite, but could not move reservation, ended up double booking to get site i wanted to move to, thus leaving with with one trailer but 2 separate sites. trying to resolve. Site # 60 is a must reserve.
Rosie P
VerifiedOctober 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: PMAN
We did not expect to have a flat concrete slab on which to set our pop-up. We discovered the picnic table was not made of wood but of some other man-made material that resembled wood. We figured out it was man-made when our new cooking pot stuck to the table as opposed to not sticking as would happen with a wooden table. I had just accidentally brushed the cooking pot bottom along the table as I was removing it from our camping cooking stove. It appears most of the mark on the bottom of our pot will come off. The table size was very nice and extra large. How smart someone was to design a picnic table with an extension built in for wheel chair accessibility. We found the other tables scattered throughout the park were also wheel chair accessible. Very nice and thoughtful for people who are wheel chair bound so everyone can enjoy the park. The shower building was VERY clean and the water was actually warm but not too hot. I did not shower but the shower stalls looked good. Making the reservation and buying firewood was all very easy. Yes, I would reccommend this Thomson Causeway for a good camping experience!
John G
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: PMAN
Well kept older park. Sites are laid out well easy to get in and out. Park is clean and provides great views of the river and associated wildlife.
Sandy N
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: HPOI
We enjoy our time at this beautiful park.
Larry H
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: HPOI
For us this is the best camping experience for the cost in the country. we have been camping there for many years.
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. |
