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
James K
VerifiedMay 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: PMAN
The concrete pads are level and clean and the views of the river are spectacular. Be sure to visit the close by lock and dam to watch the large barges pass thru the lock.
Todd K
VerifiedMay 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: PMAN
Very clean excellent views of the Mississippi river.
Gaylord N
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: PMAN
Thompson is a well cared for Park, the sites are wide and long many have concrete and level pads. Buy all means if you have a choice between a state park and one run be the Army Core take the Army Core.
James R
May 24, 2021
Well maintained facility
Warren D
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: RIVE
nice place, no problems.
Tom F
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: PMAN
Clean. Sites are separated nicely
Clinton G
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: HPOI
Very nice campground!! This is only electricity and I prefer full hook ups but the river view cheaper price was worth the extra work!! I would recommend Thomson causeway to anyone.
Crystal N
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: RIVE
This is a really nice spot. It's close to the Mississippi River - you can walk right up to the water's edge. The sites were level and spacious. The park was clean and well kept. Most of the campers were families and everyone seemed well behaved. There was a vault toilet right in the camp area, with the more modern facility with showers up the hill away from the water, presumably to protect from flooding.
James V
VerifiedMay 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: PMAN
great place and a near by long bike path -- great view of the river -- good warm showers -- trails
Rick S
VerifiedMay 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: PMAS
We loved the park,great sites for camping,friendly park staff. Plan to return.
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. |
