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Thomson Causeway

Mississippi River - Pools 11-22

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Here, campers can enjoy memorable views of the river and the valley, and partake in plenty of great water activities. Of the 125 reservable campsites, 120 have electric hookups and 5 campsites do not have electric hookups and are for tents only. The campground is built mainly on an island in the backwaters of the Mississippi River.

max Stay

14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

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.

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. 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.

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.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

133 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 093

RIVE

STANDARD ELECTRIC

70 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 062

PMAN

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 020

PMAS

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 130

TENT

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 054

PMAN

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 110

HPOI

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 083

RIVE

STANDARD ELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 099

HPOI

STANDARD ELECTRIC

55 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 079

RIVE

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 091

RIVE

STANDARD ELECTRIC

55 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 018

PMAS

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 016

PMAS

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 039

PMAN

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 069

PMAN

STANDARD ELECTRIC

38 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 003

PMAS

STANDARD ELECTRIC

80 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 050

PMAN

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 052

PMAN

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 008

PMAS

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 109

HPOI

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 027

PMAS

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 059

PMAN

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 114

HPOI

STANDARD ELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 056

PMAN

STANDARD ELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 037

PMAN

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

New check-out/set up times this year: Check-out: Noon Campsites available to set up on at 2 pm, you may set up earlier than 2 pm if the campsite is vacant
All campers must check-in on the day of arrival during fee booth hours.
Fee booth hours are: Monday - Wednesday - 4 pm - 8 pm Thursday - Sunday - 9 am - 12 pm and 4 pm - 8 pm Mondays of holiday weekends - 9 am - 12 pm and 4 pm - 8 pm
Campsites 33, 79-97, and 127-131 do not have water available at each campsite. You are able to fill up your holding tank at the dump station or from a water faucet. Campers must unhook from water faucet when done filling holding tank.

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Common questions

How do I book Thomson Causeway?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

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