Thomson Causeway

We have stayed at this COE Cg numerous times. It is almost always full, especially on the weekends. The campground was in a definite need of mowing. The shower houses also needed a better cleaning. They weren't horrible or the worse I have seen but I wouldn't classify them as clean. We stayed in the first loop to the right when you cross the water onto the island and had a nice view of the river. No mosquitoes but biting gnats. The sites were not crowded but no privacy. This park also has a lot of drive through traffic.

We like this park due to it's easy access to the bike trail which runs from Rock Island, Illinois to Savannah,Illinois. The little town of Thomson has a very good bike shop for repairs, accessories or to purchase a new bike. They specialize in recumbent bikes.

It is an easy drive to Galena, Illinois for a day outing from the campground.

Camped here July 22-25. Very hot, temps in the mid 90's and very humid. Our site, which was on the channel side, had great shade. There are many sites right along the River which offer a beautiful view of the Mississippi and also provide a beautiful panoramic sunset. Many of these sites, however, are fully exposed in the sun for much of the day, so beware on hot summer days. Riverfront sites would be absolutely beautiful in spring and fall but it appears these are reserved far in advance, so act quickly to get one if planning to stop here.
The small town of Thompson is an easy bike ride away and the local Casey's offers ample provisions. Great bike trails in the area, though we limited our rides to the immediate area because of the heat.
We have US Cellular and had good cell service in the campground.