About Thomas Canyon
Number of accommodations: 24
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Reviews (159)
What Guests Are Saying
Thomas Canyon Campground is praised for its stunning views, peaceful atmosphere, and excellent hiking opportunities, making it a favorite for many visitors. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, proximity to nature, and the soothing sounds of the nearby creek. However, some concerns were raised about maintenance issues, including a lack of camp hosts and cleanliness of restrooms, which detracted from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Thomas Canyon Campground is praised for its stunning views, peaceful atmosphere, and excellent hiking opportunities, making it a favorite for many visitors. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, proximity to nature, and the soothing sounds of the nearby creek. However, some concerns were raised about maintenance issues, including a lack of camp hosts and cleanliness of restrooms, which detracted from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Rod M
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: B
Nice quiet area with streams and lots of great shade.
Jill H
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: A
This is one of our favorite nearby campgrounds. Some sites are especially wonderful, with great shade/privacy from trees, and the creek nearby. There are plenty of sites big enough for large RVs. Bathrooms are kept clean. And the nearby hiking is not too long or difficult with views that are well worth the effort.
wendy u
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: C
Hikes are wonderful! Be sure to enjoy them all!
Stephen A
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: C
enjoyed our time here
Trudy M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: C
I was thrilled to see so much of the canyon coming back after the fire.
Sage K
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: B
This is our favorite place to go every year! It’s beautiful, peaceful, and clean:)
Kenneth B
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: A
Amazing place to stay. Campgrounds are clean and very cheap. Cost is 1/3 the price of California state parks. Temperature is usually mild, especially compared to the desert a few miles away. Lot's to do, especially if you like to hike. Thomas Canyon trail is accessible from the campground. Just up the road at the turnaround are two trailheads. Island Lake is a nice, easy hike with great views of the canyon. Ends at Island Lake. The other trail heads towards Lake Lamoille, Liberty Pass, Liberty Lake and beyond..... Our last visit in 2018 came after a year of heavy snow. In past visits we were able to hike over the snow to get to Lamioille. Unfortunately the lower parts of the trail were "bogged in" (muddy) and impossible to traverse. We weren't able to get to Liberty Pass, which was the minimum we wanted to hike. Hopefully we'll get there next time. Might have to make the trip earlier in the Summer. The best campsites with creek access are first come, first serve (not available for reservation). You can toss your drinks into the snow melt creek water to keep them cold. We live 700 plus miles away, but it's worth the trip. Only knew about it due to my folk's growing up in nearby Elko. If you're riding I-80 between Salt Lake and Reno and looking for a diversion, this is your place. If not, strongly consider it if you're seeking a comfortable, peaceful place to camp. You won't be disappointed.
Lynne B
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: A
We enjoyed the physical setting. The restrooms were always clean. It was quiet. We liked being able to go on hikes right from the campground.
Linda P
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: B
A beautiful area with great hiking IF there is not too much snow. I was there in July and couldn't get to the higher elevation hikes because of 5 feet of snow.
Location Thomas Canyon
Address:
140 Pacific Avenue
Wells, NV, 89835
United States
Take I-80 to any Elko exit and head south to Idaho Street. Turn south on 12th Street (from the east) or on 5th Street (from the west), to State Route 227. Travel 25 miles on SR 227 to Forest Road 660 (Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway). Travel 8 miles on FR 660 to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.65 / -115.404
Elevation: 2314 feet
