Thomson Causeway Recreation Area
Army Corps Of Engineers
Write a Review Potter Road Thomson, IL 61285 815-259-3628 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 41.9512, -90.1112
Overview of Thomson Causeway Recreation Area
Last Price Paid: $20
Reported by Brad on 6/22/2020
Longest RV Reported: 34 feet
Reported by Iowa Pete on 7/26/2016
Number of Sites 125
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally May - Oct.
Elevation 590 ft / 179 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Thomson Causeway Recreation Area 5 people have reviewed this location.
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“Pleasant Park with Views of The Mississippi”
Reviewed 6/22/2020
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 38 |
Lovely views from our riverside campsite with lilly pads, croaking frogs, wandering turtles and lots of people biking, or boating. Site came with a fire pit and picnic table. Buggy, but to be expected by the slow moving water. Downsides: Huge park and hard to get direct waterfront sites unless booked well in advance. In June, the ... more
Lovely views from our riverside campsite with lilly pads, croaking frogs, wandering turtles and lots of people biking, or boating. Site came with a fire pit and picnic table. Buggy, but to be expected by the slow moving water. Downsides: Huge park and hard to get direct waterfront sites unless booked well in advance. In June, the nature trail may as well be the Amazon Jungle, but it did offer a fun spot for our shepherd to blow off steam before getting back in the rig. There is no water at the site and you need to drive to the dump station. It is a long drive off I-80 for a one night stay.
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Brad would stay here again
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“Wonderful!!!”
Reviewed 6/13/2020
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 36 |
This is an incredibly clean campsite, quiet, and every site is a great site! Been here several times and plan on coming several more! Showers and bathroom are very well cared for, though the playgrounds are still closed at this time.
The sunsets over the Mississippi are incredible! Many types of sites available.
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Nabh8 would stay here again
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“Views of the Mississippi ”
Reviewed 5/13/2017
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 66 |
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 y... more
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.
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dcjones1068 would stay here again
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“A typical COE campground on the shores of the Mississippi.”
Reviewed 7/26/2016
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 40 |
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 mu... more
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.
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“C/G right on the Mississippi River”
Reviewed 1/10/2015
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Typical COE camping; spacious, clean, organized and in a picturesque location on the Illinois side of the Great River.
Tomp would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- ADA Accessible
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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