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
George A
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: A
Nice secluded & quiet campground. Quiet, that is, except for the soothing sound of the river coursing through the camp and tumbling over rocks on its way. Dark sky is great for observing the heavens. Recommend hiking the Thomas Canyon trail from the campground and driving further up the canyon from the camp to see meadows and beaver dams & lodges. Pit toilets in the campground are adequate, and water spigots are conveniently located to collect water for filling fresh tanks. We stayed in site 3 with a 35’ bumper pull travel trailer. Our site had a nice concrete pad for the picnic table, camp grill, and our camp chairs.
Hillegina S
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: A
Very nice campground
Sarina R
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: C
Great camping spot. Bathrooms are easily accessible and clean. Water available at spikets. River was nearby. Hiking trail was excellent beside river/up canyon right at campground. Camp table was in great condition. Friendly campers and close to town.
Stephen K
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: A
Beautiful place. No dump station for campers-the only negative.
Grady P
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: A
Beautiful Ruby Mts and rugged trails a gem for camping in Thomas Canyon.
I believe lack of camp host a negative
a negative to a somewhat remote location.
Andrew H
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: B
Campground is overgrown and needs vegetation maintenance. No camp host. No firewood for sale. Our site (#19) had very little space for play.
David R S
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: C
We had a very pleasant six nights at Thomas Canyon CG recently. The only thing that detracted from our experience was confusion concerning the water there. The posting on Rec,gov indicated that the water system was "temporarily out of service", and that campers should arrive with all the water that they would need for their stay. Upon our arrival at the CG, we found the water system working. However, there was no indication as to whether the water was drinkable or not. As there was not campground host on site, we spent most of our trip not using the available water from the taps. Finally, we were able to verify that it was drinkable by asking a Forest Service staff member. A simple notice on bulletin board would have been sufficient to convey this important information. The Forest Service could have done a better job in posting this key information!
the only thing that detracted
Kelly B
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: C
Bathrooms were out of TP for several days
Max C
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: C
Very clean, very calm, very cool
Adele S
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: C
My visit was early in the season as Forest Service workers were getting the camping area open. They were very friendly and respectful. The campground is immaculate.
Camping near the creek is nice and all campsites give you some privacy. Beautiful area
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
