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

Select check-in and check-out dates to see availability.

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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Mike H

Verified

August 30, 2025 Stayed at: 029, Loop: C

The campgrounds have not been trimmed, the grasses are way too high around the firepits, the trees are not trimmed and are encroaching on the roadways and camping pads. The toilets have not been pumped out, some are so full they had to locked up. Why are they being locked up instead of being pumped out? The campground has been under a 'no host available' situation for most of the summer. Without a host nothing is being maintained, including the toilets that are still open running out of toilet paper and not being cleaned for more than a week at a stretch! A few years ago the campground was well maintained, the last two years they have been allowed to fall into a state of disrepair. Very sad that LaMoille Canyon draws people for 100's of miles to come and find it it the shape that it is now. I have been coming to this canyon since before it was paved, please do something to help it back to the splendor we have come to expect. The cost of camping has not gone down, but the quality of the facilities has certainly gone that direction. We talked to a Forest service employee one day, he said he was one of only 2 employees to oversee multiple sites, so he told us 'I don't know what to tell you'. I hope this sad situation can be rectified, if this season then certainly by next year. Please pass my comments on to whoever is overseeing these facilities, if they are not aware of what is happening, they need to be. Thank you for letting me voice my concerns. Mike and Debbie

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Linda Q

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August 28, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: A

Campground was well maintained and quiet

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Linda Q

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August 28, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: A

Campground was well maintained and quiet

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hunter c

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August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 028, Loop: C

Nice quiet campground with good foliage to keep your site private.

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hunter c

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August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 028, Loop: C

Nice quiet campground with good foliage to keep your site private.

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James K

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August 24, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: B

Nice clean shaded site

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James K

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August 24, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: B

Nice clean shaded site

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Carol B

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August 21, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: A

OK for camping, some sites have more shade. HIking at the end of the road, and up Thomas Canyon was great.

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Carol B

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August 21, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: A

OK for camping, some sites have more shade. HIking at the end of the road, and up Thomas Canyon was great.

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Heather C

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August 12, 2025 Stayed at: 028, Loop: C

Camp Host this year did not take notice to the pit toilets, which were so full that the waste touched the base of the white plastic you sit on. His solution was to just lock the door and not leave a note to why it was locked.

Then he was unaware of two volleyball sized hornet nests up by the other pit toilets. The nests were active. His idea was to cut them down into a garbage can. Then he thought to call the Forest Rangers. When we left the nests were still there and the pit toilet still locked with no note.

Then the host didn’t quiet a group playing dance music after night.

The site is beautiful. The host change every year.

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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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