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
Ken G
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: PMAS
Sites are all level pads, electric hook ups. Bathrooms/showers are very good.
Alice M
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: PMAN
Beautiful campground. Nice facilities.
Erik M
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: PMAN
Great location. Many sites back up to the Mississippi River. Camper’s only boat ramp is nice. Most sites are concrete pads. Bathrooms clean. It can be windy off the river which is 3 miles wide at this location.
Stanley W
VerifiedOctober 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: PMAS
Scenic beauty of the Mississippi River, paved level sites and the grounds are always well maintained.
Estela H
VerifiedOctober 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: HPOI
We were there Monday through Thursday, October 5-8 and really enjoyed our site # HP118 with nice cement parking spot, water and electric hookups. We were facing the river and close to the forest edge. The birds were chirping, nesting and flying around in the tree. We could hear fish jump out of the water about every 20 minutes. Sunsets were beautiful and colorful. We walked on island trails and rode our bikes from there to Fulton. It was a great visit.
Scott T
VerifiedOctober 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: RIVE
Very clean. Beautiful trails and bike path. Relaxing next to the river.
Bruce M
VerifiedOctober 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: HPOI
Great site, clean and safe. Nice views definitely will return.
Julie E
October 11, 2020
Beautiful camping spots! Clean bathrooms, friendly people. Will definitely be back!
Mark V
VerifiedOctober 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: PMAN
Well maintained park, with nice campsites and convenient river access.
Kim D
VerifiedOctober 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: PMAN
Beautiful place to walk, ride your bike, and just relax by the campfire!
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
