Thomas Canyon
THOMAS CANYON
THOMAS CANYON
THOMAS CANYON
THOMAS CANYON

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

About Thomas Canyon

Thomas Canyon Campground is located in the scenic Lamoille Canyon, in northeast Nevada, 30 mi from Elko. Visitors enjoy fishing Lamoille Creek and exploring many local hiking trails.

Available sites

24 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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24 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 003, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 006, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 017, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 036, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

367 reviews

Summary

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Thomas Canyon Campground offers stunning scenery, clean facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite among visitors. Many appreciated the secluded campsites and beautiful hiking trails, notably the one leading to Lamoille Lake. However, some noted the lack of a camp host this year, resulting in maintenance issues and a need for improved care of the grounds and bathrooms.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 367 reviews

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5 stars 71.7% (263)
4 stars 17.7% (65)
3 stars 4.1% (15)
2 stars 4.9% (18)
1 star 1.6% (6)

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Stephen W

Verified

August 8, 2024 Stayed at: 033, Loop: C

Great hiking and fishing.
Clean bathrooms
Campsite was good although the table and fireplace were way too close together

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Stephen W

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August 8, 2024 Stayed at: 033, Loop: C

Great hiking and fishing.
Clean bathrooms
Campsite was good although the table and fireplace were way too close together

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Kenneth F

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August 14, 2024 Stayed at: 015, Loop: B

Beautiful and very well-kept campground. The hike up Thomas Canyon Trail is most spectacular and should not be missed.

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Kenneth F

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August 14, 2024 Stayed at: 015, Loop: B

Beautiful and very well-kept campground. The hike up Thomas Canyon Trail is most spectacular and should not be missed.

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Brice H

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September 4, 2024 Stayed at: 009, Loop: A

Very nice, well maintained camp. Site 9A was nice but a bit too close to the restroom. Camp sites 22 and higher are closer to the water and may be more desirable. I would definitely camp here again.

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Brice H

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September 4, 2024 Stayed at: 009, Loop: A

Very nice, well maintained camp. Site 9A was nice but a bit too close to the restroom. Camp sites 22 and higher are closer to the water and may be more desirable. I would definitely camp here again.

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Sandra H

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September 8, 2024 Stayed at: 033, Loop: C

My husband and I LOVE this campground. We've been every August for the last three years. It's perfect for our needs; quiet, secluded, and beautiful. The bathrooms are clean, the setting sublime, and the camp hosts have always been friendly. We try to stay in site 33 which is at the beginning of the Thomas Creek Trail making it most convenient to head out on a hike. When it's time to pull up stakes, we always drive into the Lamoille Canyon to its end to take in the last views of breathtaking scenery before heading home.

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Sandra H

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September 8, 2024 Stayed at: 033, Loop: C

My husband and I LOVE this campground. We've been every August for the last three years. It's perfect for our needs; quiet, secluded, and beautiful. The bathrooms are clean, the setting sublime, and the camp hosts have always been friendly. We try to stay in site 33 which is at the beginning of the Thomas Creek Trail making it most convenient to head out on a hike. When it's time to pull up stakes, we always drive into the Lamoille Canyon to its end to take in the last views of breathtaking scenery before heading home.

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Joyce B

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September 10, 2024 Stayed at: 015, Loop: B

Very clean bathrooms! Sites are kinda small and close together, and many had no views when the trees are leafed out, but the shade was welcomed. Even on the holiday weekend patrons were not particularly rowdy and once the weekend crowds cleared out, it was even more delightful. Unfortunately the trail description for the Thomas Creek Canyon hike was misleading — it indicated only 500’ of elevation gain to the cirque, whereas the actual gain is more like 1200’. The hike was definitely worth it to us regardless, but I’m sure there are folks who might be better served to know the truth of what kind of exertion to expect so they can plan their day’s activities accordingly.

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Joyce B

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September 10, 2024 Stayed at: 015, Loop: B

Very clean bathrooms! Sites are kinda small and close together, and many had no views when the trees are leafed out, but the shade was welcomed. Even on the holiday weekend patrons were not particularly rowdy and once the weekend crowds cleared out, it was even more delightful. Unfortunately the trail description for the Thomas Creek Canyon hike was misleading — it indicated only 500’ of elevation gain to the cirque, whereas the actual gain is more like 1200’. The hike was definitely worth it to us regardless, but I’m sure there are folks who might be better served to know the truth of what kind of exertion to expect so they can plan their day’s activities accordingly.

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Location & Directions for Thomas Canyon

140 Pacific Avenue, Wells, NV 89835 United States

Elevation: 2,314 ft

Getting There

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 mi on SR 227 to Forest Road 660 (Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway). Travel 8 mi on FR ...

Nearest town

Wells, NV - 76 mi

About over 1 hr (83 min) to downtown

Highway access

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.

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: November 3, 2026

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