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Campsite #47 at Thomson Causeway Campground, IL
$26
Campsite #47
| 6 people | |
| 50 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
5/1
Campsite #47 Features: Back-In parking, 20 amp hookup, 30 amp hookup, 50 amp hookup, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed, Drinking Water
Campsite Reviews (9)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 67% |
| 4 star | | 11% |
| 3 star | | 22% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@DeborahB541180 · Camped on Jul 31, 2025 at Campsite #47
Great site on the Water. Lots of wildlife-birds, turtles, beaver, muskrat. Interesting bike trails. We'll definitely go back.
Good
@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.
Good
@MarcusMFA3C990 · Camped on May 19, 2024 at Campsite #47
Beautiful site, excellent price, thoroughly satisfied. 2 stormy periods when the ranger came thru with his lights flashing and speaker telling us of weather warnings (winds and tornadoes). Excellent service.
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@DarrellBF64C13 · Camped on Sep 21, 2023 at Campsite #47
The campsite is very well kept and peaceful. Excellent facilities.
Good
@GeraldHFC4AA05 · Camped on Aug 27, 2023 at Campsite #47
Really enjoyed the trails and the availability of water at site
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@TimothyH300936 · Camped on Jul 1, 2022 at Campsite #47
very nice site.Great view for watching the beavers and herons.
Good
@jefff8502208 · Camped on Sep 9, 2021 at Campsite #47
Site 47 is a level site with a good view of the backwater area. Highlight was sights and sounds of marsh birds. Sept is hunting season which did not set well with one of our dogs. Shots could be heard each morning and evening. The site also has a hickory tree that supplied a squirrel with large nut shells that were dropped on top of our camper and truck at dusk and dawn. Rest for us did not come easy that weekend. Lol! Thats part of camping. Our last night and day a different site came open and we were blessed with the best view this facility had to offer looking westward across the beautiful Mississippi River. It made the whole trip worthwhile. I give this facility two thumbs up but being a major River youll get different experiences and views throughout the year. The staff was great!
Good
@JeffF785 · Camped on Sep 9, 2021 at Campsite #47
Site 47 is a level site with a good view of the backwater area. Highlight was sights and sounds of marsh birds. Sept is hunting season which did not set well with one of our dogs. Shots could be heard each morning and evening. The site also has a hickory tree that supplied a squirrel with large nut shells that were dropped on top of our camper and truck at dusk and dawn. Rest for us did not come easy that weekend. Lol! That’s part of camping. Our last night and day a different site came open and we were blessed with the best view this facility had to offer looking westward across the beautiful Mississippi River. It made the whole trip worthwhile. I give this facility two thumbs up but being a major River you’ll get different experiences and views throughout the year. The staff was great!
Good
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