About Thomson Causeway
Number of accommodations: 126
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
On Site Services
- Playground
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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
Jeremy W
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: RIVE
Beautiful campground all around. Our site area was our entire group, right off the river. Peaceful, spacious, and overall a fantastic experience. Bathrooms were clean for shower and public use. Will definitely be going back annually with family group from here on out.
Brad S
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: PMAN
Site 60 is great for sunsets but be ready for the hot afternoon sun or strong west winds
Teresa W
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: HPOI
Campground is kept very clean and tidy. The sunsets are absolutely beautiful. This is such a friendly place to camp
James G
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: PMAN
Facility was clean and well laid out. All the employees were courteous and helpful. I would highly recommend this facility to my friends.
Emery B
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: PMAN
Beautiful views. Well maintained facilities. Wonderful people.
Dan T
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: HPOI
We had the perfect site just a few feet from the Mississippi River. My wife had never seen a functional lock, so we we able to see a barge go through just a few miles up the road. The park was quiet clean. Out of the way but close enough to town to restock essentials.
albert p
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: PMAN
second time still a very nice place and people
Kim C
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: PMAS
Friendly helpful camp hosts! Beautiful, shaded, level RV sites.
Marlene H
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: PMAN
Very nice. Not sure if I like the big rocks around the cement
Ron M
VerifiedMay 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: PMAN
Very nice with great sunset view. Would like more water hydrants through out the park.
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.
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
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
