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Thistledown Campground - Ouray RD
Thistledown Campground is adjacent to the historic site of Thistledown and the Weehawken Trailhead in Canyon Creek near Ouray, CO. This campground is heavily used by people planning to hike into Mount Sneffels & other nearby trails, enjoying the wildflowers in Yankee Boy Basin or driving on the local jeep trails. Tent camping is recommended.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Open while roads are accessible. |
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| Reservations: | No Reservations. First-Come, First-Serve Camping. $10 per night per camping unit |
| Open Season: | Late May - Late fall |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Closest Towns: | Ouray, CO. |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault toilet (1) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping unit constructed of solid non pliable material. Click here for more information. |
General Information
Directions:Travel south on Colorado State Highway 550 from Ouray, CO. Turn right (west) at end of town on County Road 361 (Canyon Creek Road). Turn left at campground sign.
General Notes:
There are hiking and OHV trails nearby.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 9 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Picnicking
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Location
Silesca Ranger Station- one of several cabins you can reserve on our forest.
Just about all the shelter you need for a night in the backcountry!
RV camping with many of the comforts of home!