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Picnic Table
Fire Pit
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Average nightly rates11 total sites
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11 sites
About Thompson Flat
Number of accommodations: 11
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2026 Season availability
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Picnic Table
Fire Pit
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- Fire Pit
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Reviews (47)
What Guests Are Saying
Thompson Flat is a beautiful camping spot with spacious, private sites and pleasant temperatures due to its altitude. Visitors enjoyed the serene environment, abundant wildlife, and fishing opportunities. However, there were significant issues with reservation management and noise from other campers, indicating a need for clearer signage and improved facilities.
What Guests Are Saying
Thompson Flat is a beautiful camping spot with spacious, private sites and pleasant temperatures due to its altitude. Visitors enjoyed the serene environment, abundant wildlife, and fishing opportunities. However, there were significant issues with reservation management and noise from other campers, indicating a need for clearer signage and improved facilities.
Review Summary
Jalyn C
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: A1 -A5, Loop: LOOP A
It was a beautiful spot. The lake was great seen a few Moose and caught lots of fish.
Sean T
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT
The sites were spacious, well laid out and private. The altitude made for more pleasant temperatures given the heat down lower. The open range cattle grazing was a bit of a novelty.
Ralph A
VerifiedJuly 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT
We enjoyed the peace and quiet. Not very crowded mid week. Walked a stretch of trail and enjoyed the wild flowers.
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
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.
Elevation: 2453 feet
32 mi drive to downtown Burley (about 46 min)
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: September 10, 2026
