Sunset on campsite #69
View of roadway in Potter’s North campground loop.
Thomson Causeway day use area playground.
View of Potter’s North campground loop roadway.
Campers driving into the Thomson Causeway campground.

Featured amenities

Playground Playground

Available sites

126 total 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 mi from shore-to-shore. Here, campers can enjoy memorable views of the river and the valley, and partake in plenty of great water activities.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Feb
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May
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Jul
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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
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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
Pet Friendly · 55 ft long · Paved
🚐 002, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 003, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 90 ft long · Paved
🚐 004, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 005, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 006, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 007, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 008, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 009, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 010, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 011, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 012, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 013, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 014, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 015, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 016, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 017, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
🚐 018, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 019, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
🚐 020, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 021, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 022, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Gravel
🚐 023, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 024, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 025, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 026, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 027, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 028, Loop: PMAS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 034, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 035, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 036, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 037, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 038, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 70 ft long · Paved
🚐 039, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 040, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 041, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 042, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 043, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 044, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 045, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 046, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 047, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 048, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 049, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 050, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 55 ft long · Paved
🚐 051, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 35 ft long · Paved
🚐 052, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 053, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
🚐 054, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 055, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 056, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 42 ft long · Paved
🚐 057, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 38 ft long · Paved
🚐 058, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 059, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 060, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 061, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 48 ft long · Paved
🚐 062, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 063, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 48 ft long · Paved
🚐 064, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 52 ft long · Gravel
🚐 065, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 066, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 48 ft long · Gravel
🚐 067, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 48 ft long · Paved
🚐 068, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 48 ft long · Paved
🚐 069, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 48 ft long · Paved
🚐 070, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 071, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Gravel
🚐 072, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 64 ft long · Paved
🚐 073, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 46 ft long · Paved
🚐 074, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 80 ft long · Paved
🚐 075, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 076, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 80 ft long · Paved
🚐 077, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Gravel
🚐 078, Loop: PMAN RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 079, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Gravel
🚐 080, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 081, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 082, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 083, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 70 ft long · Gravel
🚐 084, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Gravel
🚐 085, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 086, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 55 ft long · Gravel
🚐 087, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Gravel
🚐 088, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Gravel
🚐 089, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 80 ft long · Gravel
🚐 090, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 85 ft long · Gravel
🚐 091, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 65 ft long · Gravel
🚐 092, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 80 ft long · Gravel
🚐 093, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 80 ft long · Gravel
🚐 094, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Gravel
🚐 095, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 99 ft long · Gravel
🚐 096, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Gravel
🚐 097, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
🚐 098, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 75 ft long · Gravel
🚐 099, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 65 ft long · Paved
🚐 100, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 55 ft long · Paved
🚐 101, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 102, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 103, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 48 ft long · Paved
🚐 104, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 55 ft long · Paved
🚐 105, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Paved
🚐 106, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 107, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
🚐 108, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 55 ft long · Paved
🚐 109, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 55 ft long · Paved
🚐 110, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 111, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 55 ft long · Paved
🚐 112, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 113, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 55 ft long · Paved
🚐 114, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
🚐 115, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 116, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 117, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 118, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 99 ft long · Paved
🚐 119, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 75 ft long · Paved
🚐 120, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 121, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 122, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 60 ft long · Paved
🚐 123, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 124, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 125, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Paved
🚐 126, Loop: HPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
⛺ 127, Loop: TENT Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 128, Loop: TENT Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 129, Loop: TENT Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 130, Loop: TENT Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 131, Loop: TENT Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

Reviews (823)

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
823 reviews
5
74.4%
612
4
19.8%
163
3
3.5%
29
2
1.5%
12
1
0.9%
7

Rich H

Verified

June 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: PMAS

4

Very nice campground. The sites are level concrete with newer electrical hookups. Each site is angled nicely so you’re not looking directly at your neighbors site. Easy access to the Great River Trail. We will definitely be back.

Edward M

Verified

June 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: HPOI

5

Always enjoy our visit to Thomson, Illinois. Just love the setting--along the beautiful Mississippi River.
So much to do in the area. We like to go into Clinton, Iowa which is just across the bridge into Iowa. Plenty of good places to eat within a 15 mi radius of Thomson. Depending on what quisine appeals to you.
Nice biking trails from Thomson to either Savannah, Illinois or to Fulton, Illinois.
We personally try to make it to Thomson Causeway 2 times per camping season---a week at a time.

Monica s

Verified

June 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: HPOI

5

We stayed in site 116. Riverfront with the best sunsets.

Dennis P

Verified

June 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: HPOI

5

Very clean, big sites OK cell service

Lisa L

Verified

June 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: PMAN

5

The campground is beautiful. Bathrooms are kept clean. Sites are large. The views were incredible especially the sunsets. Lots of wildlife observed.

Patrick M

Verified

June 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: PMAN

5

Our favorite spot. Mayflies were out in force but they didn’t scare us away.

Jennifer M

Verified

June 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: PMAN

5

I have camped at Thomson Causeway many times. Each and every time I find something new and amazing. The wildlife is everywhere! The sites are level with electric and water hook ups. Just a great, relaxing time.

Anthony C

Verified

July 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: PMAN

5

This was my second camping experience on the Mississippi River trail and it was even better than my first one at Fisherman’s Corner. The views and overall scenery were serene and beautiful.
Facilities were great again as usual.

Deborah G

Verified

July 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: PMAN

5

Well kept park, easy to find your way around, and the most beautiful sunsets.

Gerald L

Verified

July 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: PMAN

5

Beautiful campground, lots of wildlife.

Location & Directions for Thomson Causeway

1600 Lewis Avenue, Thomson, IL 61285 United States

Elevation: 184 ft

Getting There

Take IL State Route 84 to Thomson, Illinois. Turn west onto Main Street, then turn south onto Lewis Avenue.

Nearest town

Thomson, IL - 1.1 mi

About 3 min to downtown

Highway access

Thomson Causeway is accessible via IL State Route 84, which connects to other major routes in the area.

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: October 18, 2026

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Elevation: 600 ft

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