Thompson Flat

Alternate loop
Loops
Camping
Mountain scape
Single Units

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

11 total sites

RV Sites

11 sites

About Thompson Flat

Thompson Flat Campground is located high in the Albion Mountain Range of southern Idaho, near the towns of Declo and Albion. Visitors enjoy the area for its abundant trails, alpine lakes and scenic beauty.

Number of accommodations: 11

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Jul 13 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

11 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 02, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT RV
No Hookups
🚐 06, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT RV
No Hookups
🚐 10, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT RV
No Hookups
🚐 11, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT RV
No Hookups
🚐 12, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT RV
No Hookups
🚐 17, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT RV
No Hookups
🚐 19, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT RV
No Hookups
🚐 20, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT RV
No Hookups
🚐 A1 -A5, Loop: LOOP A RV
No Hookups
🚐 B1 -B8, Loop: LOOP B RV
No Hookups
🚐 C1-C4, Loop: LOOP C RV
No Hookups

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.

Review Summary

4.0
47 reviews
5
57.4%
27
4
8.5%
4
3
17.0%
8
2
12.8%
6
1
4.3%
2

John W

Verified

August 10, 2020 Stayed at: 19, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT

3

A map or a list of camp sites in each loop would be helpful. A/B/C didn't help, especially when this information wasn't on our reservation. We stayed in #19 (loop C). The driveway is a true double, but is on a slant. Our 22 foot trailer was able to get up off the slant but our truck was on it. Any trailer much bigger might have a hard time with getting it level and off the slant. There is a decent amount of shade. There is a LOT of traffic and people who don't drive slow on the dirt road, causing a lot of dust to be kicked up and blown towards your camp. As mentioned, no camp host. This place is two miles away from Lake Cleveland, which is really pretty and good for kayaking. When you are going down the road for lake Cleveland, it is only enough for one vehicle. There are occasional turn offs, but only a couple. On AT&T we had cell service. Overall a decent spot and campground. Just be prepared for a lot of dust.

John W

Verified

August 10, 2020 Stayed at: 19, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT

3

A map or a list of camp sites in each loop would be helpful. A/B/C didn't help, especially when this information wasn't on our reservation. We stayed in #19 (loop C). The driveway is a true double, but is on a slant. Our 22 foot trailer was able to get up off the slant but our truck was on it. Any trailer much bigger might have a hard time with getting it level and off the slant. There is a decent amount of shade. There is a LOT of traffic and people who don't drive slow on the dirt road, causing a lot of dust to be kicked up and blown towards your camp. As mentioned, no camp host. This place is two miles away from Lake Cleveland, which is really pretty and good for kayaking. When you are going down the road for lake Cleveland, it is only enough for one vehicle. There are occasional turn offs, but only a couple. On AT&T we had cell service. Overall a decent spot and campground. Just be prepared for a lot of dust.

Joyce A H

Verified

August 21, 2020 Stayed at: 20, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT

5

Love, love , loved this campground! Beautiful, peaceful, with large space between campsites. Beautiful Cleveland lake right up the road too.

Joyce A H

Verified

August 21, 2020 Stayed at: 20, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT

5

Love, love , loved this campground! Beautiful, peaceful, with large space between campsites. Beautiful Cleveland lake right up the road too.

Madison P

Verified

July 29, 2021 Stayed at: 02, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT

5

Easy to find! Beautiful view and private camp spots.

Madison P

Verified

July 29, 2021 Stayed at: 02, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT

5

Easy to find! Beautiful view and private camp spots.

heidi h

Verified

September 19, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT

3

We love camping here. It’s our favorite in the area. A quick drive to the lake or many other opportunities. Lots of trees, shade, and quiet. Fall is our favorite time to come.

heidi h

Verified

September 19, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT

3

We love camping here. It’s our favorite in the area. A quick drive to the lake or many other opportunities. Lots of trees, shade, and quiet. Fall is our favorite time to come.

Briston R

Verified

July 30, 2022 Stayed at: C1-C4, Loop: LOOP C

1

We had a celebration of life activity planned at Thompson Flats campground. We were all coming from different parts of the country, none of us from Idaho, so it was important that we had a reservation ahead of time. After spending $158 to reserve the entire C loop for the weekend, we arrived and all 4 spots were taken by other groups who had also payed for it. The people in those sites obviously didn’t want to leave because they had payed for it, and there is no camp manager on site to talk to to get things resolved. We ended up finding a hotel 45 minutes away, and had to pay $500 for the hotel, which took away from the experience that we traveled across the country for, as well as the $158 for the campground. Very unprofessional and disorganized. I will never reserve this campground again.

Briston R

Verified

July 30, 2022 Stayed at: C1-C4, Loop: LOOP C

1

We had a celebration of life activity planned at Thompson Flats campground. We were all coming from different parts of the country, none of us from Idaho, so it was important that we had a reservation ahead of time. After spending $158 to reserve the entire C loop for the weekend, we arrived and all 4 spots were taken by other groups who had also payed for it. The people in those sites obviously didn’t want to leave because they had payed for it, and there is no camp manager on site to talk to to get things resolved. We ended up finding a hotel 45 minutes away, and had to pay $500 for the hotel, which took away from the experience that we traveled across the country for, as well as the $158 for the campground. Very unprofessional and disorganized. I will never reserve this campground again.

Location Thompson Flat

Address:
2306 Hiland Ave
Burley, ID, 83318
United States

Highway access

Thompson Flat can be accessed from Interstate 84 via exit 216, followed by approximately 18 miles on State Highway 77 south.

Elevation: 2453 feet

Distance to downtown

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

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