Birds Of PassageThompson Creek Campground
Free camping
The Thompson Creek Recreation Management Area is located just a few miles southwest of Carbondale and provides beautiful, remote recreational opportunities. On the North end of the RMA is the Lorax trail, which is a popular non motorized route. In the southwest corner of the area is the Thompson Creek campground and trail, which winds along Thompson Creek to views of the rare geologic “fin” formations. There are 4 shaded campsites along the creek with metal fire rings. There are not picnic tables or restrooms.… How to get there: The campground is located along Thompson Creek. Go west on State Highway 133 in the town of Carbondale. At the roundabout take Main Street (County Road 108) which turns into North Thompson Creek Road. Parking for the Lorax trail head is approximately 4 miles up on the left. Travel 3.2 additional miles and turn left on to South Thompson creek road which leads you to the campground along the creek. The road is not marked to turn.… Cost: No fee Cell service: Not listed by the managing agency, so assume it may be limited. Check before you go. Contact: Managed by Bureau of Land Management. Phone: (970) 876-9000. Email: [email protected]. Not reservable through Recreation.gov (check with the managing office). Info and photos from Recreation.gov. Fees and conditions change, so confirm before you travel.
Posted by @campmap_guide. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.
Camp spots nearby
- Lower Prince Creek CampgroundFree or paid (not confirmed)
- Upper Prince Creek CampgroundFree or paid (not confirmed)
- Avalanche CampgroundFree or paid (not confirmed)
- RedstonePaid or permit campsite
- McClure Campground - Paonia RDPaid or permit campsite
- Bogan Flats CampgroundPaid or permit campsite
- Bogan Flats Campground and GroupPaid or permit campsite
- Williams Creek Dispersed Camping AreaFree camping
The Birds Of Passage app is coming soon to the App Store