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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge · IL

Thomson Causeway

Photo · Dan VanDenBroeke

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

133Sites

99 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 133

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
HPOI	099	standard electric	55 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	100	standard electric	45 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	101	standard electric	50 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	102	standard electric	50 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	103	standard electric	38 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	104	standard electric	45 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	105	standard electric	20 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	106	standard electric	50 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	107	standard electric	35 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	108	standard electric	45 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	109	standard electric	45 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	110	standard electric	50 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	111	standard electric	45 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	112	standard electric	50 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	113	standard electric	45 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	114	standard electric	35 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	115	standard electric	40 ft	50 /20/50/30
HPOI	116	standard electric	40 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	117	standard electric	40 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	118	standard electric	90 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	119	standard electric	65 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	120	standard electric	50 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	121	standard electric	50 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	122	standard electric	50 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	123	standard electric	30 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	124	standard electric	40 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	125	standard electric	40 ft	50 /20/30/50
HPOI	126	standard electric	35 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	029	management	60 ft	50
PMAN	030	management	50 ft	50
PMAN	031	management	50 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	032	management	40 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	033	management	40 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	034	standard electric	30 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	035	standard electric	30 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	036	standard electric	40 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	037	standard electric	50 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	038	standard electric	60 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	039	standard electric	40 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	040	standard electric	40 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	041	standard electric	30 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	042	standard electric	50 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	043	standard electric	40 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	044	standard electric	40 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	045	standard electric	40 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	046	standard electric	40 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	047	standard electric	40 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	048	standard electric	40 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	049	standard electric	40 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	050	standard electric	45 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	051	standard electric	25 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	052	standard electric	30 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	053	standard electric	35 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	054	standard electric	30 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	055	standard electric	30 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	056	standard electric	32 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	057	standard electric	28 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	058	standard electric	50 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	059	standard electric	40 ft	50 /20/30/50
PMAN	060	standard electric	40 ft	50 /20/30/50

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in IL-17. This member’s public-lands record →

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