Thomson Causeway Campground, IL - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Thomson Causeway Campground in Carroll County is located 1 hr 4 min northeast of Davenport, IA with an elevation of 604 feet. There are a total of 129 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of October. 122 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 110 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 102 sites have electric and water hookups. 22 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $14.00 to $25.00. Some amenities include dump station, playground, boat ramp, amphitheater. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.

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(815) 259-3628 (Information)
(815) 259-3628 (Reservations)
$14 - $25

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Campsite Reviews (324)

4.7 out of 5

5 star		73%
4 star		21%
3 star		2%
2 star		1%
1 star		1%

@BaileyM19298B2 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #53

Lots of wild life!! Showers need work.

@RobertB6182770 · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #59

One of the nicest campgrounds along the upper Mississippi. Can get good cellphone reception

@SarahT3094084 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #38

When I drove in, I knew we had chosen the perfect place. Surrounded by nature, regrets, and herons hunting. It was beautiful. The paved sites made it easy to set up. It was quite windy during our stay and chilly. I joked the the one liner review would request they turn down the wind. But, be prepared for a breeze. Make sure canopies are tied and weighted. There's a bike path at the beginning of the campground and it goes through a prairie that was just starting to bloom. It's going to be gorgeous at the end of June through August or September.There are Sandhil Cranes, nesting Bald Eagles, frogs, turtles and snakes. Many of the other campers we met, come here often. I can see why. It's peaceful and immersed in nature. Pull up a comfy chair and just enjoy nature.The bathrooms are in good condition.

@BrettKC3A4A020 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #16

Very well maintained, the rangers are very nice and friendly people.

@CathyP2075529 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #44

Thomson Causeway is our favorite campground. We love the nature, beauty and peacefulness. We have always found it to be clean and the staff friendly.

@JeffryO4B7096D · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #25

Very clean and enjoyed our stay.

@RonBeck2914F3D · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #10

Clean, beautiful, friendly. Great place.

@JohnL4419148 · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #46

very nice camping area. Helpful staff and other campers are very hospitable. Overall quiet campground. Facilities are nice.

@RobertC6154025 · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #41

This is one of our favorite places to camp. So much wildlife to view including the Eagles and the eagle nest.

@DeborahB541180 · Camped on May 12, 2025 at Campsite #47

We stayed in Potter South on a spot that extends into the Mississippi. The site boasted glorious-white pelicans, yellow beaked egrets, great blue herons, geese parents guiding goslings out to explore and feed, cranes, 2 eagles supporting each other on a nest. There were an adult and an adolescent beaver working on their home and an abundance of turtles. Our grape jelly feeder brought in many orioles but our hummingbird feeder was less frequented. The bike trails were well maintained and offered a mix of forest and prairie environments. The little town of Thomson had few amenities except a drive-in for burgers and ice cream but the larger town of Clinton Iowa, a 20 minute drive away, had all the stores and recreation of any urbanized area. We have already reserved the same site for August this year.

@CharlesC950415 · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #126

Very nice, clean camp site quiet surroundings

@RebeccaNF8488D · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #23

Thomson Causeway is a favorite campground. This year they have improved many of the pads to new cement pads. Most of the sites have both water and electric and shade. Can't beat the sunsets.

@CodiK047D716A2 · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #111

This is a beautiful, family friendly campground. We love camping here.

@ShellyVE424715 · Camped on May 2, 2025 at Campsite #125

Thomson Causeway, an Army Corp of Engineers campground is a wonderful place to camp. Camping pads are cement. Many have water hookups. Ours had 50 amp service as well as 30. The cost is exceptionally reasonable (less than State parks). The view at sunset over the Missisdippi was stunning. I just wish people understood camping etiquette.

@Jennifer508723 · Camped on Oct 25, 2024 at Campsite #46

Had an amazing time as usual. This campground is very clean and well kept.

@JohnW4841416 · Camped on Oct 24, 2024 at Campsite #77

Love the causeway

@RickeyW59C0841 · Camped on Oct 21, 2024 at Campsite #66

Awesome staff and rangers, very well kept, beautiful views, great cell reception, quiet, wildlife to watch, beautiful sunsets, peaceful.

@RobertP6375002 · Camped on Oct 21, 2024 at Campsite #65

Great bike trails and awesome sunsets!

@GregD8908612 · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #111

All the campsites are nice but, it would be helpful to have some sites that don't require a reservation.

@RobertC4745893 · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #114

Our first time at Thomson Causeway. We spent the last week of the 24 season in site 114. Stunning location. Very pleasantly surprised to fine water at each site. Most sites were well spaced. Paved roads with level concrete pads. Restroom's were clean and supplied. Close proximity(~20 min) to Clinton IA for whatever you need. Verizon coverage was sufficient. Well be back!!

@Tylerand813764 · Camped on Oct 11, 2024 at Campsite #77

Never a bad camping trip here, its our favorite place.....

@RachelleSE2ECC · Camped on Oct 10, 2024 at Campsite #61

Beautiful views of the Mississippi, nice campground and we will be back!

@BrendaG6786132 · Camped on Oct 10, 2024 at Campsite #113

Beautiful scenery, we were in 113 and had an amazing river view and lots of green space

@RonaldL5882019 · Camped on Oct 7, 2024 at Campsite #65

One of our favorite campgrounds! The park is well maintained and the sites are clean and level. The sites along the river are a little tight but we still had plenty of room and a great sunset!

@JaniceFFDC2852 · Camped on Oct 6, 2024 at Campsite #36

We love having both water at our campsite. The concrete pad was level, no need to use leveling devices. The washrooms are always very clean and always work. The sites are spacious and have ample room between them. It's peaceful and quiet, so Nature's sounds are easily heard. Thomson is our favorite campground.

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