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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.
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.
Of the 125 reservable campsites, 120 have electric hookups and 5 campsites do not have electric hookups and are for tents only. 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.
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.
For local information, please call (815) 259-2353 or call (815) 259-3628 for general information.
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.
Take IL Route 84 to Thomson, Illinois. Turn west onto Main Street, then turn south onto Lewis Avenue.
Absolutely love camping here. Prices are great, water hook ups in each site, clean bathrooms, just a clean and nice campground. Will definitely be coming more often. It's a 2 hour drive for us but well worth the drive.
COE park on the Mississippi river. Nice park with level, well maintained pads that are not too close together. Some pads are concrete. Restrooms are both vault toilets and larger flush facilities that include showers. Restrooms are well maintained and clean. Campsites have fire rings and firewood is available for sale in the park during certain times.
Beautiful campground on the Mississippi river. Our area had concrete pads at the camp site. Very dog friendly. Playground for kids. Canoe/kayaking nearby. Beautiful hiking/biking trails.
Perfect yet hot 3 day weekend over labor day. Bathrooms with shower within walking distance of campgrounds. Electricity hookups available. Just bring an extension cord. You may need a 50 amp to 20 amp adapter which can easily be found on Amazon. Wood bundles available nearby - $5/bundle $20/ five bundles.
