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
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🚐 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
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🚐 059, Loop: PMAN RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 060, Loop: PMAN RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 061, Loop: PMAN RV
Water & Electric
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🚐 062, Loop: PMAN RV
Water & Electric
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🚐 063, Loop: PMAN RV
Water & Electric
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🚐 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
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🚐 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
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🚐 103, Loop: HPOI RV
Water & Electric
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🚐 104, Loop: HPOI RV
Water & Electric
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🚐 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
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🚐 109, Loop: HPOI RV
Water & Electric
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🚐 110, Loop: HPOI RV
Water & Electric
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🚐 111, Loop: HPOI RV
Water & Electric
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🚐 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

Patti W

Verified

June 18, 2021 Stayed at: 019, Loop: PMAS

5

Excellent stay.

Eileen B

Verified

June 21, 2021 Stayed at: 060, Loop: PMAN

5

Very quiet, clean campground. We will be back.

William H

Verified

June 21, 2021 Stayed at: 076, Loop: PMAN

5

GREAT nice place to camp

E.J. W

Verified

June 25, 2021 Stayed at: 073, Loop: PMAN

5

First time here. Very excited. Campground was well kept and clean. The views of the water were fantastic. Will return again someday.

Denise T

Verified

June 25, 2021 Stayed at: 036, Loop: PMAN

5

Very clean gorgeous place!!

Leslie B

Verified

June 27, 2021 Stayed at: 093, Loop: RIVE

4

Even though every site was filled in our area it was very quiet and relaxing

Shea L

Verified

June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 094, Loop: RIVE

5

It was a great long weekend with our young nieces having a ball. Bird watching, beaver spotting, snakes and frogs and snails. They were in their element. Great time had by all of us!

Shea L

Verified

June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 094, Loop: RIVE

5

It was a great long weekend with our young nieces having a ball. Bird watching, beaver spotting, snakes and frogs and snails. They were in their element. Great time had by all of us!

Duane F

Verified

June 30, 2021 Stayed at: 113, Loop: HPOI

5

A great place to camp. The campground is always neat and tidy. The staff is always friendly. Roads are always well maintained and a great place for bike riding. There is a bike path that goes north to Savanna, Illinois or South to Fulton and unto the Quad Cities. A little rough in places, but very good over all. This was our four trip there and we will be back. Great view of the Mississippi River and great sunsets. There is a functional Dutch windmill in nearby Fulton, Illinois. Across the river in Clinton, Iowa all kinds of shopping and great restaurants. There is a Show Boat on the river and you can take in a ball game when the Lumber Kings are in town. Thomson is a very small friendly community, but they have the very best Bicycle Shop. It is well stock and have the best repairmen around. My wife and I take our bikes there every year. They sell bikes there, but they specialize in recumbent type bikes and trikes. Their prices are super reasonable. East of the Arnold's bike shop is Dusty's Pizza. Thee absolute best pizza.

Joseph V

Verified

June 30, 2021 Stayed at: 057, Loop: PMAN

5

Thomson Causeway is our most favorite place to camp. It is a beautiful, clean, well kept up campground with the most beautiful sunsets and view of the Mississippi River. We enjoy going there every summer, and will continue to do so as long as we can. A very nice, quiet, and scenic place to fish, bird watch, bike, or just relax. Thank you Thomson for a beautiful campground.

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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