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
DANIEL E
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 130, Loop: TENT
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Julie H
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 125, Loop: HPOI
Great place to camp and ride bikes!!!
Melissa G
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: RIVE
Beautiful. Well maintained. Friendly helpful hosts. Respectful and friendly fellow campers. Highly recommend!
Tom H
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: PMAN
All OK. I’ve been here multiple times and find the facilities well organized and maintained. I just wish camp sites were more visually separated.
Dream on, I guess.
James H
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: PMAS
Beautiful, clean and quiet park on the Mississippi River. Did not use bath/shower house. Hosts were courteous and helpful. Visit the Dutch Windmill and Museum in Fulton, IL. Also, about an hour drive to Galena/Dubuque areas. There is a river museum in Dubuque that we enjoyed as well.
Jane W
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: HPOI
Our very favorite campground!
mindy c
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: PMAN
We always enjoy camping here. The campsites are excellent with electric and water. The scenery is amazing! We enjoy watching the sunrise and sunset from the shelter along the Mississippi River. We love the River section for camping -perfect for watching the river traffic! The campground is clean and quiet even when full of campers. If you enjoy hiking or cycling this campground is adjacent to the Great River Road Trail. Highly recommend camping at the Thompson Causeway it's an excellent campground with a friendly informative staff.
Bradley S
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: HPOI
Beautiful view of the widest pool in the Upper Mississippi River. 3 miles wide, the barge channel is 2.5 miles out from shore. This makes for a quiet day as boat traffic cannot be heard. Fishing is good right off the shore. A ramp is available for launching boats, canoes, and kayaks. The Great River Bike Trail runs along the edge of the park, offering a 6-mile ride to Lock and Dam 13 or a 12-mile ride to Savanna, IL. Try to catch a barge running through the lock, a fascinating example of engineering.
Darwin W
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: PMAN
Lower bathhouse had many snakes under and around it. Was very hot today in bathhouse fan not keeping air moving. At top bathhouse the outlets did not work. Overall we love going to Thompson for camping.
Thank you
BRIAN B
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: RIVE
Very enjoyable stay. Hosts were friendly and helpful. Great sites. Looking forward to visiting again.
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. |
