§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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. 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.
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. Contact Info For local information, please call (563) 362-8839 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.
§ 03 — CONDITIONS
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§ 04 — SIGNAL
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§ 06 — REVIEWS
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Thu
84°F
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 15 mph S
Fri
81°F
Sunny
5 to 10 mph W
Sat
85°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph SW
Sun
74°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
10 mph NW
Mon
76°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 10 mph W
Tue
78°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph W
Wed
81°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph SW
