About Thompson Flat
Number of accommodations: 11
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Reviews (44)
What Guests Are Saying
Thompson Flat is praised as a great and quiet camping spot, ideal for family gatherings. However, there were issues with reservation management, leading to campers being unable to access their reserved sites, and noise from day users in group areas. Improvements such as better signage for group sites and more gravel around fire rings could enhance the experience during rainy weather.
What Guests Are Saying
Thompson Flat is praised as a great and quiet camping spot, ideal for family gatherings. However, there were issues with reservation management, leading to campers being unable to access their reserved sites, and noise from day users in group areas. Improvements such as better signage for group sites and more gravel around fire rings could enhance the experience during rainy weather.
Review Summary
Chad A
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT
Place is great to camp, but the reservations were not kept on the rec part. We get there and ppl were set up and camping in the spot we chose. No where on there that it said we had reserved the site.. so now we had to take a different spot. No one that weekend had their reservations saved on the camp ground we reserved, so we ended up paying extra for a double when all we can find was a single camp.
Chad A
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT
Place is great to camp, but the reservations were not kept on the rec part. We get there and ppl were set up and camping in the spot we chose. No where on there that it said we had reserved the site.. so now we had to take a different spot. No one that weekend had their reservations saved on the camp ground we reserved, so we ended up paying extra for a double when all we can find was a single camp.
Brenda S
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: A1 -A5, Loop: LOOP A
Reserved the group site for family but when we arrived there was a large Hispanic family using two of our camp sites for day use had fires going and food cooking and were loud and didn't leave until after 10pm. There needs to be a day use area. The group sites should be clearly marked Group reservation only sites!
Brenda S
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: A1 -A5, Loop: LOOP A
Reserved the group site for family but when we arrived there was a large Hispanic family using two of our camp sites for day use had fires going and food cooking and were loud and didn't leave until after 10pm. There needs to be a day use area. The group sites should be clearly marked Group reservation only sites!
Roger H
VerifiedAugust 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT
Great spot
Roger H
VerifiedAugust 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT
Great spot
Kelly K
VerifiedNovember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: A1 -A5, Loop: LOOP A
Nice and quiet
Kelly K
VerifiedNovember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: A1 -A5, Loop: LOOP A
Nice and quiet
Michael S
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT
More gravel needed around fire rings to make the mud manageable during rain. It rains a lot at Thompson Flats and Lake Cleveland.
Michael S
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT
More gravel needed around fire rings to make the mud manageable during rain. It rains a lot at Thompson Flats and Lake Cleveland.
Location Thompson Flat
Address:
2306 Hiland Ave
Burley, ID, 83318
United States
From Interstate 84, take exit 216 and follow State Highway 77 south for approximately 18 miles, through the towns of Declo and Albion, to Howell Canyon Road. Turn west at the Pomerelle Ski Area sign and drive seven miles up the canyon on Howell Canyon Road. The road is steep and winding, watch for the campground entrance sign on the right.
Thompson Flat can be accessed from Interstate 84 via exit 216, followed by approximately 18 miles on State Highway 77 south.
Latitude & Longitude: 42.3247 / -113.624
Elevation: 2453 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- The campground is typically closed until after July 4 due to snow.
Safety & rules
- Follow Idaho's OHV safety guidelines while visiting.
Utilities
- The drinking water system is not working; check with the Minidoka District Office for updates.
Vehicles & parking
- Off-road vehicles are not allowed in the campground.
General
- Click here for more information on the Sawtooth National Forest
Fires & fuel
- Do not transport firewood to prevent pest spread; obtain it locally instead.
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Last updated: June 13, 2026
