Thomson Causeway

4.7·406 reviews
·Mississippi River - Pools 11-22

Overview

Thomson Causeway provides the unique experience of island camping on the great Mississippi River and it's well worth a try!

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Bbq

    (2 of 128 campsites have Bbq)

  • Campfire Allowed

    (116 of 128 campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 4:00 pm)

  • Checkout Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 4:00 pm)

  • Driveway Entry

    (Majority of the campsites have back in)

  • Firepit

    (Majority of the campsites have true)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 10)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (Majority of the campsites have true)

  • Water Hookup

    (1 of 128 campsites have Water Hookup)

Natural Features

Thomson Causeway Trick-or-Treat event. - Credits: USACE
View of Potter’s North campground loop roadway. - Credits: USACE
View of roadway in Potter’s North campground loop. - Credits: USACE
View of Potter’s North campground loop with Ranger. - Credits: USACE
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

Thomson Causeway Trick-or-Treat event. - Credits: USACE
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.

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-N/A

  • tent-N/A

  • trailer-N/A

  • vehicle-N/A

  • 5th wheel-N/A

  • camper van-N/A

  • pickup camper-N/A

  • pop up camper-N/A

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.

Additional Information