About Thompson Flat
Number of accommodations: 11
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2026 Season availability
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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
Monica R
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 06, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT
We have camped at the same spot at Thompson Flat every year for the last 4 years. We love the location and the campsites themselves are always clean and well kept. This year (2022) the bathrooms were awful. I had never seen so much feces and bugs EVERYWHERE! It truly looked like it hadnβt been cleaned in years, which itβs looked great in the years past.
Monica R
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 06, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT
We have camped at the same spot at Thompson Flat every year for the last 4 years. We love the location and the campsites themselves are always clean and well kept. This year (2022) the bathrooms were awful. I had never seen so much feces and bugs EVERYWHERE! It truly looked like it hadnβt been cleaned in years, which itβs looked great in the years past.
Gayla W
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 β’ Stayed at: A1 -A5, Loop: LOOP A
Loved the campsite, but there was NO toilet paper in the bathroom! Our group plus campers from another site close by were in a lot of trouble. The bathrooms were filthy, so it didnt look like anyone was paying attention to the site at all. We had 2 rolls that didn't go far, had to send someone to buy some.i don't know what the other group dis. We even called the ranger station and told them, and they said they'd send someone, but we never saw anyone, from Wednesday to Saturday. Be warned - besides having to bring your own water, you also need your own toilet paper!
Gayla W
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 β’ Stayed at: A1 -A5, Loop: LOOP A
Loved the campsite, but there was NO toilet paper in the bathroom! Our group plus campers from another site close by were in a lot of trouble. The bathrooms were filthy, so it didnt look like anyone was paying attention to the site at all. We had 2 rolls that didn't go far, had to send someone to buy some.i don't know what the other group dis. We even called the ranger station and told them, and they said they'd send someone, but we never saw anyone, from Wednesday to Saturday. Be warned - besides having to bring your own water, you also need your own toilet paper!
Briston R
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 β’ Stayed at: C1-C4, Loop: LOOP C
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 didnβt 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
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 β’ Stayed at: C1-C4, Loop: LOOP C
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 didnβt 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.
heidi h
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 10, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT
We love camping here. Itβs 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
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 10, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT
We love camping here. Itβs 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.
Madison P
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 02, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT
Easy to find! Beautiful view and private camp spots.
Madison P
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 02, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT
Easy to find! Beautiful view and private camp spots.
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
