Thomson Causeway
Thomson Causeway is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Illinois. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 41.95167, -90.11083
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 815-259-3628
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Thomson Causeway
Overview 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. Recreation Popular activities include fishing, hiking, hunting, biking and boating. Common fish species include the channel catfish, bluegill, walleye, large mouth bass, and northern pike. The Central Trail section of the famous Mississippi River Trail passes beside the campground, offering visitors miles of walking and biking trails along the river bank. Facilities Of the 125 reservable campsites, 120 have electric hookups and 5 campsites do not have electric hookups and are for tents only. Campsites in the Hickory, Potters South, and Potters North camping loops have water available at each individual campsite. Thomson Causeway provides the comforts of modern camping, including drinking water, an accessible flush toilet, electrical hookups, shower house and boat ramp, while still providing visitors with an authentic outdoor experience. This park also offers 2 reservable picnic shelters for day use. Natural Features The campground is built mainly on an island in the backwaters of the Mississippi River. Slow moving water on the eastern edge of the main recreati
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- 4 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Army Corps of Engineers' Causeway | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| South Sabula Lake Park | Public campground | 7.9 mi | $22 | — |
| Rock Creek County Campground | Private campground | 18 mi | $19 | — |
| Crow Valley Campground | Private campground | 21 mi | — | — |
| Erie Campground | Private campground | 22 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.