Lamoille Canyon Road will be undergoing construction that could impact the availability of some amenities and services. Please visit our agency website for additional information.
Roads End parking will be closed in July for repaving.
Terraces will be Closed due to use as a parking area for the month of July for those wanting to day-use access Roads End trails.
Lamoille Canyon road will be closed near the Glacier Overlook in September for repairs.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
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.
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.
Lamoille Canyon Road will be undergoing construction that could impact the availability of some amenities and services. Please visit our agency website for additional information.
Roads End parking will be closed in July for repaving.
Terraces will be Closed due to use as a parking area for the month of July for those wanting to day-use access Roads End trails.
Lamoille Canyon road will be closed near the Glacier Overlook in September for repairs.
Please note that during the First-Come, First-Served Season (typically late-September through late-October), availability at the campground maybe be subject to weather conditions, and the campground may close early for the season due to weather. To check the status of the campground during the First-Come, First-Served Season please contact the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District's office in Elko at 775-738-5171.
Reserved site held until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. If you haven't occupied it at any time during this period, your reservation is null and void and we will give it to first come first serve folks. Your reservation will be a no show and no refund will be given.
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.
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. Many rock climbing routes can be found on the canyon walls.
P.O. Box 246 WELLS NV 89835
140 Pacific Avenue Wells NV 89835
For campground inquiries, please call: 435-245-6521
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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.
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