Thomson Causeway

Mississippi River - Pools 11-22, IL · ≈8.4 mi to Clinton
Sites
128
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
8.4 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • RVers with pull-through sites
  • Fishing and hiking enthusiasts
  • Bikers and outdoor adventurers
  • Pet owners

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing sewer hookups
  • Visitors seeking remote solitude

Connectivity

Best bet: AT&TStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&TLTE
T-Mobile5G

What's here

121 Standards
5 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)
2 Group Picnic Areas2 separate group reservations · largest capacity: 50 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Site-level rig length data isn't reported for this campground (the managing agency lists a general max of 65+ ft, but individual site dimensions aren't recorded here).

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedDrinking waterElectric hookupsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShadeWater hookups
Activities
BikingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingHunting
Natural features
Riverfront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Well-equippedConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Clinton, ~8.4 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Dan VanDenBroeke, USACE

Overview

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 recreation area creates a rich environment in which wildlife and fish abound. Contact Info For local information, please call (563) 362-8839 or call (815) 259-3628 for general information. Nearby Attractions Head northbound along the river to see the Ayers Sand Prairie State Nature Preserve or the Mississippi Palisades State Park. Visit the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center and Fulton's Dutch Windmill. Or watch a minor league baseball game at the Clinton Lumberkings stadium.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground