Thomas Canyon
Photo · Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc.The place
Thomas Canyon Campground is located in the scenic Lamoille Canyon, in northeast Nevada, 30 miles from Elko. Visitors enjoy fishing Lamoille Creek and exploring many local hiking trails. Recreation Lamoille Creek is a popular stream among fly-fishermen. The creek contains brook and wild rainbow trout. Lamoille Canyon offers numerous hiking and horseback riding trails that lead to alpine lakes and vistas. Thomas Canyon Trail begins at the campground, leading past several waterfalls, through an alpine meadow into a glacial cirque. The canyon road is popular for scenic driving and road biking. Keep reading
Many rock climbing routes can be found on the canyon walls. Facilities The campground offers single and double campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, and grill. Some sites also have tent pads. Vault toilets, drinking water, and trash collection are provided. During the first-come, first-served season (typically late-September through late-October-dependent on current conditions), there is no campground host on-site and water facilites (e.g., drinking water) are not available as they are turned off for the fall and winter seasons. Please call the local district office for most up to date information. Natural Features The campground sits at the mouth of Thomas Canyon, a part of larger Lamoille Canyon, at an elevation of 7,200 feet. Both canyons are within the beautiful Ruby Mountains, a desert island brimming with wildlife, sparkling lakes and streams, wildflower-filled meadows and jagged peaks. Groves of aspen and cottonwood trees provide partial shade in the campground and beautiful fall color. Lamoille Creek runs through the site. All campsites afford breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and canyon walls. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (775) 738-5171.
The sites · 43
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 001 | management | 45 ft | — | |
| A | 002 | management | 45 ft | — | |
| A | 003 | rv nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| A | 004 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| A | 005 | rv nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| A | 006 | rv nonelectric | 25 ft | — | yes |
| A | 007 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| A | 008 | rv nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| A | 009 | rv nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| A | 009A | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| B | 010 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| B | 011 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| B | 012 | rv nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| B | 013 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| B | 014 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| B | 015 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| B | 016 | standard nonelectric | 65 ft | — | |
| B | 017 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| B | 018 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| B | 019 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| B | 020 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| C | 021 | rv nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| C | 022 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| C | 023 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| C | 024 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| C | 025 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| C | 026 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| C | 027 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| C | 028 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| C | 029 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| C | 030 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| C | 031 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| C | 032 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| C | 033 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| C | 034 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| C | 035 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| C | 036 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| C | 037 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| C | 038 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| C | 039 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| C | 040 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| S&P | Double, S&P | management | 40 ft | — | |
| S&P | Single, S&P | management | 45 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
Book on recreation.govWho runs it
Operated by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.
Your representative
This campground sits in NV-02. This member’s public-lands record →