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Number of accommodations: 24
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2026 Season availability
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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
Megan K
VerifiedDecember 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: B
Hike up the back of the canyon and up Thomas Canyon for sure. Beautiful.
Megan K
VerifiedDecember 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: B
Loved it. So beautiful and peaceful. Even with the campground full it was all that I wanted.
Sue K
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: B
Beautiful! Very clean and well kept. Will be back!
Sue K
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: B
Beautiful! Very clean and well kept. Will be back!
Michael M
VerifiedOctober 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: B
Thomas Canyon is one of the nicest Forest Service campgrounds we have stayed. The loops on the right and the middle are best.
I think the loop on the left is older and not quite as nice. We were in #18 with a 19' trailer and had plenty of room. This is our second visit. Last year we hiked to the top of Liberty Pass and a little beyond. It's a must do and you will never forget the view of Liberty Lake, especially if the skies are clear. You top out around 10,500 Ft. The water was shut off the day we arrived, but we called ahead to the Ranger station in Elko and they told us to fill up at the Chamber of Commerce, before driving up the canyon. There is a frost proof hose bib in the rear of the building. It was a great tip. So we added just enough water to last 4 days.
This year we hiked up Thomas Creek Canyon and to Island Lake. Thomas Creek was nice, it a little steep but not strenuous. The trail is a little rocky. Of course, there is some elevation-I think up to about 8,600 ft. The Aspen trees were in full color and quite beautiful. 5 Miles RT.
Island Lake was a nice hike 4 Miles RT. It is exposed, so it's pretty hot. The lake was pretty but filled with algae. Not sure if it was the dangerous type. we have a dog and she swims everywhere. She had no symptoms, I checked with the vet when we got home and he says it should not be a problem.
We also spent a day in Elko at several museums. very nice. We tried to eat in a restaurant, The Star, but no one was wearing a mask nor were they social distanced ( Pandemic you know) So we passed. The little town of Lamoille was cute-there is a beautiful old church at the east end of town. Go around back, if there is some inside they will show you around. It's quite beautiful. Wonderful stained glass worth a fortune.
Michael M
VerifiedOctober 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: B
Thomas Canyon is one of the nicest Forest Service campgrounds we have stayed. The loops on the right and the middle are best.
I think the loop on the left is older and not quite as nice. We were in #18 with a 19' trailer and had plenty of room. This is our second visit. Last year we hiked to the top of Liberty Pass and a little beyond. It's a must do and you will never forget the view of Liberty Lake, especially if the skies are clear. You top out around 10,500 Ft. The water was shut off the day we arrived, but we called ahead to the Ranger station in Elko and they told us to fill up at the Chamber of Commerce, before driving up the canyon. There is a frost proof hose bib in the rear of the building. It was a great tip. So we added just enough water to last 4 days.
This year we hiked up Thomas Creek Canyon and to Island Lake. Thomas Creek was nice, it a little steep but not strenuous. The trail is a little rocky. Of course, there is some elevation-I think up to about 8,600 ft. The Aspen trees were in full color and quite beautiful. 5 Miles RT.
Island Lake was a nice hike 4 Miles RT. It is exposed, so it's pretty hot. The lake was pretty but filled with algae. Not sure if it was the dangerous type. we have a dog and she swims everywhere. She had no symptoms, I checked with the vet when we got home and he says it should not be a problem.
We also spent a day in Elko at several museums. very nice. We tried to eat in a restaurant, The Star, but no one was wearing a mask nor were they social distanced ( Pandemic you know) So we passed. The little town of Lamoille was cute-there is a beautiful old church at the east end of town. Go around back, if there is some inside they will show you around. It's quite beautiful. Wonderful stained glass worth a fortune.
Clark H
VerifiedOctober 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: A
Beautiful scenery, very clean and well maintained campground, and not much traffic. I look forward to getting back there.
Clark H
VerifiedOctober 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: A
Beautiful scenery, very clean and well maintained campground, and not much traffic. I look forward to getting back there.
Jennifer H
VerifiedOctober 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: B
Beautiful campground. Very clean and nice location for many great hikes.
Jennifer H
VerifiedOctober 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: B
Beautiful campground. Very clean and nice location for many great hikes.
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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