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About Thomas Canyon
Number of accommodations: 24
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2026 Season availability
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- Fire Pit
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Reviews (318)
What Guests Are Saying
Thomas Canyon offers stunning views, a relaxing atmosphere, and plenty of hiking opportunities, making it a favorite for many campers. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, well-organized campground, and the nearby creek for swimming. However, some concerns were raised about maintenance issues, such as the lack of a camp host and cleanliness of restrooms, which detracted from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Thomas Canyon offers stunning views, a relaxing atmosphere, and plenty of hiking opportunities, making it a favorite for many campers. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, well-organized campground, and the nearby creek for swimming. However, some concerns were raised about maintenance issues, such as the lack of a camp host and cleanliness of restrooms, which detracted from the overall experience.
Review Summary
wayne p
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: B
Clean, quiet, and beautiful as always
wayne p
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: B
Clean, quiet, and beautiful as always
Brynda S
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: A
Amp Hosts are amazing!
Cleanest state park I go to every year!!!
Brynda S
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: A
Amp Hosts are amazing!
Cleanest state park I go to every year!!!
Paul Z
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: C
This is a beautiful location. River running through the campground. Check an aerial view if you want a site that faces the rushing water. Very very clean. 40-some sites, but also feels small. Lots of privacy between sites, super clean rest rooms, large campsites each with fire pit and grill and cement pad for table. Wonderful easy hiking trail up the river with lots of waterfalls and little swimming hole areas if you want to dip in. Will definitely consider this again if in the area. And, true, no cell coverage at all. Nice in many ways.
Paul Z
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: C
This is a beautiful location. River running through the campground. Check an aerial view if you want a site that faces the rushing water. Very very clean. 40-some sites, but also feels small. Lots of privacy between sites, super clean rest rooms, large campsites each with fire pit and grill and cement pad for table. Wonderful easy hiking trail up the river with lots of waterfalls and little swimming hole areas if you want to dip in. Will definitely consider this again if in the area. And, true, no cell coverage at all. Nice in many ways.
Harvey A
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: C
How can one go wrong with staying in a Federal Campground in one of the most incredible canyons and mountains in this country. The Ruby Mountains are a place one needs to spend time in to explore.
Harvey A
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: C
How can one go wrong with staying in a Federal Campground in one of the most incredible canyons and mountains in this country. The Ruby Mountains are a place one needs to spend time in to explore.
Cheryl B
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: C
The campground was very clean, spaces are nicely spread out (a few are closer together but most have a good amount of distance between them). Bathrooms were very clean and camp hosts were very helpful. The hiking trail right out of camp was beautiful and well maintained (I'd say moderate the farther you go). We went in early June and lots of water in the river and waterfalls everywhere. Just a lovely weekend and we definitely want to go back as there are plenty of sites and hikes nearby.
Sully T
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: A
Dare I say the prettiest campsite in Nevada? Our new favorite overnight spot along 80 to get between CA and UT.
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.
The campground is accessible via I-80, with the nearest exits in Elko, followed by a southbound route on State Route 227 for approximately 25 miles. The final approach is via Forest Road 660, which connects to Lamoille Canyon.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.65 / -115.404
Elevation: 2314 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: June 13, 2026
