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
Mark E
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: RIVE
Much better than most.
Marna K
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: PMAN
We were there to camp with cousins coming from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Although they all had to drive quite a distance to get to Thomson Causeway, they were so impressed by the facilities that they want to continue coming back.
robert A
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: HPOI
had a good time but the shower were cold no hot water Grass cutters cut my power cord in haft gave me money for new cable but not the cost to install it
DOREEN B
VerifiedAugust 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: HPOI
Very level site!. We got to see a beautiful sunset, despite all the flies and mosquitoes! At this point, the Mississippi is at it's widest, 3 1/2 miles wide. We got to picnic on the water! Lots of critters in this eco-system. Turtles, beaver, bullfrogs, herons, dragonflies, deer and a red-headed woodpecker!! Potters South had a lot of empty sites because they had a lot of new sites poured! There was a dump station at the beginning of the campground, but it also featured a gray station dumpsite for those portable gray tanks that we all use. There is a boat ramp
Larry R
VerifiedAugust 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: PMAN
This was our first time camping at Thompson. It was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed the wildlife, water views and wonderful area to hike. We we defiantly be back. Hopefully yet this year.
Thank you for a wonderful time.
Dale P
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: PMAS
Love the views. Met a former co worker for the week. Usually yearly, last year flooded out. Love the improvement of pads and new pedestals in South, and more water hydrants in Potters.
Robert B
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: PMAN
Very nice campground with very nice people working there.
James V
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: TENT
Great view of the river and plenty of hiking trails
Nancy W
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: PMAN
Our loop had problems with power. (Site 60) There were multiple power surges almost every day. We have a good surge protector which shut off our rv power to protect it from damage. Our neighbors had the same problems. We left a day early as it was hot and we were tired of the power going out. We loved the campground otherwise.
Robert M
VerifiedAugust 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: HPOI
I incorrectly picked out my site on the map and when I arrived there was disappointed. The recreation booth opened at 4pm so I drove around with the campsite map open on my phone looking to see if another spot was available. There were a couple great spots right on the river. When 4pm came I stopped by park booth when a very helpful and friendly staff member changed my reservation in seconds to the new spot I wanted. Very nice experience and will keep this tip in mind on future trips if needed. Thanks, Bob
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. |
