Thomas Canyon Campground

Thomas Canyon Campground is a very popular site located in the scenic Lamoille Canyon, in northeast Nevada, 30 miles from Elko. 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. Visitors enjoy fishing Lamoille Creek and exploring many local hiking trails. Thomas Canyon Trail begins at the campground, leading past several waterfalls, through an alpine meadow into a glacial cirque.

Reservations

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This campground has a mix of reservable and first-come, first-served campsites. Reservations are available during the peak season (mid-May to early-September). For more information on reservations and fees, visit Recreation.gov.

General Information

The campground offers single and double campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, and grill. Some sites also have tent pads.
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.

May - November, as weather and conditions allow.