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

Shannon H

Verified

July 31, 2023 Stayed at: 11, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT

5

This is a great campsite and the weather couldn’t have been better. The wildflowers were beautiful and the temp at night was perfect. This place could be totally booked and you still feel secluded and it’s so close to Lake Cleveland which is the perfect place to spend a hot summer day!

chris f

Verified

September 4, 2022 Stayed at: A1 -A5, Loop: LOOP A

5

Awesome spot in a great area

chris f

Verified

September 4, 2022 Stayed at: A1 -A5, Loop: LOOP A

5

Awesome spot in a great area

Monica R

Verified

August 28, 2022 Stayed at: 06, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT

3

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 hadn’t been cleaned in years, which it’s looked great in the years past.

Monica R

Verified

August 28, 2022 Stayed at: 06, Loop: THOMPSON FLAT

3

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 hadn’t been cleaned in years, which it’s looked great in the years past.

Gayla W

Verified

August 8, 2022 Stayed at: A1 -A5, Loop: LOOP A

2

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

Verified

August 8, 2022 Stayed at: A1 -A5, Loop: LOOP A

2

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

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.

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.

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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