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Thomson Causeway Recreation Area

Campground$14–$26Illinois, United StatesNo reviews yet

About this site

Thomson Causeway Recreation Area provides a distinctive island camping experience on the Mississippi River, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The campground sits mainly on an island in the backwaters of the Mississippi, offering unobstructed views of the widest spot on the Upper Mississippi River Basin at 3.5 miles from shore to shore. The facility features 125 reservable campsites, with 120 sites offering electric hookups and 5 tent-only sites without electricity. Sites in the Hickory, Potters South, and Potters North loops have water hookups at individual campsites. Modern amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, and a boat ramp. The campground also offers two reservable picnic shelters and three playgrounds. Additional Info: Open to camping May 1 through the fourth Sunday in October. Fees $14-$26 per night. Reservations via Recreation.gov.

Amenities & access

Access

  • Drive-in access

Amenities

  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Pet Friendly
  • Fire Rings
  • Clean Water
  • Trash

Hookups

  • Electric
  • Water

Contact

Location

41.950946, -90.114402

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