Thompson Creek Campground
Open and accessible. Seasonal road closure to motorized and mechanized use runs December 1 through April 15 annually. Stay limits are 7 days from April through August, 14 days from September through March. Access not recommended during wet or snowy conditions.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Thompson Creek Campground sits within the Thompson Creek Recreation Management Area, a remote area a few miles southwest of Carbondale, Colorado. The campground provides 4 shaded campsites positioned along Thompson Creek, each equipped with a metal fire ring. This is a truly primitive camping experience with no developed facilities. The campground has no restrooms, picnic tables, potable water, or trash collection. Campers must pack out all trash and human waste to protect the creek from contamination. Access roads are not recommended during wet or snowy conditions, and the Thompson Creek area is closed to motorized and mechanized use from December 1 through April 15 annually. The Thompson Creek trail winds along the creek and offers views of rare geologic fin formations. The nearby Lorax trail on the north end of the recreation management area provides additional non-motorized recreation opportunities.
Directions
From Carbondale, go west on State Highway 133 to the roundabout. Take Main Street (County Road 108) which becomes North Thompson Creek Road. Pass the Lorax trailhead parking on the left after approximately 4 miles. Continue 3.2 additional miles and turn left onto South Thompson Creek Road (unmarked turn). The campsites are approximately 2.1 miles from the turn.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| BLM_CO_SI_CRVFO_Webmail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (970) 876-9000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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