Thomson Causeway

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 Playground

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

126 total sites

RV Sites

121 sites

Tent Sites

5 sites

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

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 24

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Playground 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
Missing information?

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

Reviews (760)

What Guests Are Saying

Thomson Causeway is a well-maintained and beautiful campground with stunning views of the Mississippi River, abundant wildlife, and excellent biking trails. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, friendly staff, and spacious camping areas. While there are minor concerns like occasional bugs and limited shower facilities, the overall experience is positive, making it a favorite destination for many campers.

Review Summary

4.7
760 reviews
5
74.2%
564
4
19.9%
151
3
3.6%
27
2
1.6%
12
1
0.8%
6

Michael C

Verified

September 19, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: PMAS

5

Very nice campground with large sites that were well maintained. Wonderful biking trail as well.

Clinton G

Verified

September 19, 2021 Stayed at: 002, Loop: PMAS

4

Very nice and so far my favorite place to camp in the area. Only bad part is USCellular doesn’t work very good there.

Jeff F

Verified

September 16, 2021 Stayed at: 060, Loop: PMAN

4

Beautiful view! Great level site! Nice breeze!

Jeff F

Verified

September 16, 2021 Stayed at: 047, Loop: PMAN

3

Site 47 is a level site with a good view of the backwater area. Highlight was sights and sounds of marsh birds. Sept is hunting season which did not set well with one of our dogs. Shots could be heard each morning and evening. The site also has a hickory tree that supplied a squirrel with large nut shells that were dropped on top of our camper and truck at dusk and dawn. Rest for us did not come easy that weekend. Lol! That’s part of camping. Our last night and day a different site came open and we were blessed with the best view this facility had to offer looking westward across the beautiful Mississippi River. It made the whole trip worthwhile. I give this facility two thumbs up but being a major River you’ll get different experiences and views throughout the year. The staff was great!

Kathy S

Verified

September 14, 2021 Stayed at: 068, Loop: PMAN

5

Helpful staff, beautiful site great experience.

Alicia W

Verified

September 14, 2021 Stayed at: 067, Loop: PMAN

5

Beautiful park and sites right along the water. Quiet during the week. Showers clean and hot.

Kevin W

Verified

September 13, 2021 Stayed at: 069, Loop: PMAN

5

The camp hosts are excellent. The same with the Rangers. Over all, it's just a great campground!!

Rudolf A

Verified

September 13, 2021 Stayed at: 116, Loop: HPOI

4

Wonderful campsite and view of the river. Well maintained grounds.

Catherine W

Verified

September 12, 2021 Stayed at: 025, Loop: PMAS

2

The large group of tent campers from Chicago were very disrespectful of those around them. Very loud until 1:30 Friday night & 12:30 Saturday night. They walked right thru others camp area & asked if we were getting tired of them.

Jesse B

Verified

September 10, 2021 Stayed at: 038, Loop: PMAN

4

We enjoyed our stay. We have a 25' class A and our pull thru site was perfect. The price was good for what we got. Neat and clean. Only offered electric hook up (I think) but water was convenient had we needed to fill again (found lots of fresh water spigots thru out area). Bathroom was clean. Fishing was good. Big dump area looks like 4 or more rigs could pull in depending on size and they also had portable dump station spots if you didn't want to go back to the big dump area never saw that before.

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.

Elevation: 184 feet

Distance to downtown

1.1 mi drive to downtown Thomson (about 3 min)

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: September 4, 2026

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