Thomson Causeway

1600 Lewis Avenue, Thomson, Illinois, United States

Sunset on campsite #69
View of Potter’s North campground loop roadway.
Thomson Causeway day use area playground.
View of roadway in Potter’s North campground loop.
Campers driving into the Thomson Causeway campground.

Featured amenities

Playground
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About Thomson Causeway

Thomson Causeway provides the unique experience of island camping on the great Mississippi River and it's well worth a try! The western edge of the recreation area offers visitors an unobstructed view of the widest spot on the Upper Mississippi River Basin, 3.5 miles from shore-to-shore. Here, campers can enjoy memorable views of the river and the valley, and partake in plenty of great water activities.

Number of accommodations: 126

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 24

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

126 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 003, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 004, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 005, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 006, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 011, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 012, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 013, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 014, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 016, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 017, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 018, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 019, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 020, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 021, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 022, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 023, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 024, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 025, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
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🚐 026, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: PMAS
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 041, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 042, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 043, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 044, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 045, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 046, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 047, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 049, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 050, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 051, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 052, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 053, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 054, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 055, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 056, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 057, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 058, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 059, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 060, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 061, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 062, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 063, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 064, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 065, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 066, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 067, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 068, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 069, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 070, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 071, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 072, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 073, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 074, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 075, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 076, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 077, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
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🚐 078, Loop: PMAN
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 079, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 080, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 081, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 082, Loop: RIVE
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 083, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 084, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 085, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 086, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 087, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 088, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 089, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 090, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
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🚐 091, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
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🚐 092, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
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🚐 093, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 094, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 095, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 096, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
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🚐 097, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 098, Loop: RIVE
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 099, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 100, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 101, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 102, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 103, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 104, Loop: HPOI
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🚐 105, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 106, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 107, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 108, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 109, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 110, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 111, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 112, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 113, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 114, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 115, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 116, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 117, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 118, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 119, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 120, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 121, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 122, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 123, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 124, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
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🚐 125, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 126, Loop: HPOI
Water & Electric
Price not available
β›Ί 127, Loop: TENT
6 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
Price not available
β›Ί 128, Loop: TENT
6 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
Price not available
β›Ί 129, Loop: TENT
6 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
Price not available
β›Ί 130, Loop: TENT
6 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
Price not available
β›Ί 131, Loop: TENT
6 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (625)

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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

4.6
625 reviews
5
73.9%
462
4
20.3%
127
3
2.9%
18
2
1.9%
12
1
1.0%
6

mark p

Verified

August 13, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 036, Loop: PMAN

5

nice and quite

Gary F

Verified

August 11, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 073, Loop: PMAN

5

Had a great visit I recommend this park...

Andrew L

Verified

August 3, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 010, Loop: PMAS

4

A few wineries within an hours drive. The mosquitoes are really bad at night. Park is really nice and level pads.

William W

Verified

August 2, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 069, Loop: PMAN

5

Has always been our favorite place to camp

randall d

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August 2, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 099, Loop: HPOI

5

Very nice park

Andrzej K

Verified

August 1, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 108, Loop: HPOI

5

Beautiful ! a huge amount of water lilies

Dan B

Verified

July 30, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 115, Loop: HPOI

5

The stay was fantastic! Super clean. Quiet. Fantastic!

Gina S

Verified

July 29, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 057, Loop: PMAN

5

Our favorite

Robert B

Verified

July 28, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 071, Loop: PMAN

5

Very nice level sites most offering a nice size. Nice view of the Mississippi River and some sites are on the waterfront. Those can be very warm in the afternoon do to the sun setting

Dennis F

Verified

July 25, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 076, Loop: PMAN

5

Always have a good time at Thomson Causeway. Love the fact it’s level for bike riding.

Location Thomson Causeway

Address:
1600 Lewis Avenue
Thomson, IL, 61285
United States

Highway access

Thomson Causeway is accessible via IL State Route 84, which connects to other major routes in the area.

Latitude & Longitude: 41.9517 / -90.1108

Elevation: 184 feet

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Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • New check-out/set up times this year: Campsites available to set up on at 2 pm, you may set up earlier than 2 pm if the campsite is vacant
  • All campers must check-in on the day of arrival during fee booth hours.
  • Fee booth hours are: Monday - Wednesday - Thursday - Sunday - Mondays of holiday weekends
  • 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.  
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Visitors are expected to be aware of Campground Rules 
  • To learn more about this campground, click here
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Last updated: July 11, 2026

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