THOMSON CAUSEWAY
| Address | 1600 Lewis Avenue, Thomson, IL, 61285 |
|---|---|
| State | IL |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 815-259-3628 |
| mvrodmn13@usace.army.mil |
Amenities
Water Hookup
WATER HOOKUPS
Pets Allowed
Campfire Allowed
PICNIC TABLES
FIREPLACE
WATER SPIGOT
Checkin Time: 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 AM
Shade: Full, Yes
Driveway Length: 30–99
Electricity Hookup: 15, 50, 50 /20/30/50, 50 /20/50/30, 50 /50/30/20
Max Vehicle Length: 0–99
GRILLS: Y, Yes
Picnic Table: Y
Min Num of People: 1
Checkout Time: 10:00 PM, 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM
Max Num of People: 6–50
Site Length: 30–99
Max Num of Vehicles: 2–20
Driveway Surface: Gravel, Paved
Driveway Entry: Back-In, Back-in, Pull-Through, Pull-through
BBQ: Y
Accessibility: Y
Proximity to Water: Riverfront
Location Rating: Good, Prime
Min Num of Vehicles: 0
Accessible Sites: 2 of 133
Reservable Sites: 128 of 133
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,
Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:06 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)