Thomas Canyon Campground, UT - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Thomas Canyon Campground is located in the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (3 hrs 7 min southwest of Twin Falls, ID) with an elevation of 7,614 feet. There are a total of 39 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the beginning of September. 38 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 65 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $19.00 to $38.00. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, rock climbing.

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@jessieb30CAC22 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #33
This campsite is one of my favorites ever, this spot was just not the best. It's right off the trail so it feels like there's constantly people walking through your campsite.
@MaryB2951694 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #18
Facilities very clean, and campground was well organized with clearly marked spots. The only issue is that it seems to be common practice for people to place reserve tickets at first-come-first-serve spots. Many had handwritten payment tickets to hold spots for dates that were in the future, but these were different than the printout reservation slips.
@DonD4203855 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #20
Beautiful camp ground. Clean and quiet
@GeorgeA8786885 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #3
Nice secluded & quiet campground. Quiet, that is, except for the soothing sound of the river coursing through the camp and tumbling over rocks on its way. Dark sky is great for observing the heavens. Recommend hiking the Thomas Canyon trail from the campground and driving further up the canyon from the camp to see meadows and beaver dams & lodges. Pit toilets in the campground are adequate, and water spigots are conveniently located to collect water for filling fresh tanks. We stayed in site 3 with a 35 bumper pull travel trailer. Our site had a nice concrete pad for the picnic table, camp grill, and our camp chairs.
@AnthonyB906983 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #29
Two adults and two children in our family enjoyed our site with room for our vehicle and two tents. There was shade later in the afternoon (Site 29). We hiked from the trailhead nearby - steep at first, but beautiful. Restrooms were stocked and cleaned a few days earlier. The drawback was the lack of camp host for support when we arrived at our designated time and the previous occupants had stayed on, thinking that they had a longer reservation. Actually, they had reserved another site and had expected to move, but didn't have clear records where they were supposed to go. Within a half hour, they cooperated by moving and finding the correct site with their name.
@SarinaR055EA38 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #24
Great camping spot. Bathrooms are easily accessible and clean. Water available at spikets. River was nearby. Hiking trail was excellent beside river/up canyon right at campground. Camp table was in great condition. Friendly campers and close to town.
@GradyP9C2B36F1 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #8
Beautiful Ruby Mts and rugged trails a gem for camping in Thomas Canyon.I believe lack of camp host a negative a negative to a somewhat remote location.
@StephenK359283 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #4
Beautiful place. No dump station for campers-the only negative.
@HilleginaA75B5 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #8
Very nice campground
@AndrewH3730305 · Camped on Jun 14, 2025 at Campsite #19
Campground is overgrown and needs vegetation maintenance. No camp host. No firewood for sale. Our site (#19) had very little space for play.
@DavidRS3C994CE · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #35
We had a very pleasant six nights at Thomas Canyon CG recently. The only thing that detracted from our experience was confusion concerning the water there. The posting on Rec,gov indicated that the water system was "temporarily out of service", and that campers should arrive with all the water that they would need for their stay. Upon our arrival at the CG, we found the water system working. However, there was no indication as to whether the water was drinkable or not. As there was not campground host on site, we spent most of our trip not using the available water from the taps. Finally, we were able to verify that it was drinkable by asking a Forest Service staff member. A simple notice on bulletin board would have been sufficient to convey this important information. The Forest Service could have done a better job in posting this key information!the only thing that detracted
@KellyB8439114 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #33
Bathrooms were out of TP for several days
@MaxC8330004 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #33
Very clean, very calm, very cool
@AdeleSEBAAAC97 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #36
My visit was early in the season as Forest Service workers were getting the camping area open. They were very friendly and respectful. The campground is immaculate.Camping near the creek is nice and all campsites give you some privacy. Beautiful area
@JoyceBB8E4686A · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #15
Very clean bathrooms! Sites are kinda small and close together, and many had no views when the trees are leafed out, but the shade was welcomed. Even on the holiday weekend patrons were not particularly rowdy and once the weekend crowds cleared out, it was even more delightful. Unfortunately the trail description for the Thomas Creek Canyon hike was misleading it indicated only 500 of elevation gain to the cirque, whereas the actual gain is more like 1200. The hike was definitely worth it to us regardless, but Im sure there are folks who might be better served to know the truth of what kind of exertion to expect so they can plan their days activities accordingly.
@NicholasGBDBBC · Camped on Aug 29, 2024 at Campsite #13
Wonderful campground with the river running right through it. Some sites are incredible others average. Campground host is grumpy and unhelpful.
@BriceH44FB9459 · Camped on Aug 27, 2024 at Campsite #9
Very nice, well maintained camp. Site 9A was nice but a bit too close to the restroom. Camp sites 22 and higher are closer to the water and may be more desirable. I would definitely camp here again.
@SandraH9191039 · Camped on Aug 27, 2024 at Campsite #33
My husband and I LOVE this campground. We've been every August for the last three years. It's perfect for our needs; quiet, secluded, and beautiful. The bathrooms are clean, the setting sublime, and the camp hosts have always been friendly. We try to stay in site 33 which is at the beginning of the Thomas Creek Trail making it most convenient to head out on a hike. When it's time to pull up stakes, we always drive into the Lamoille Canyon to its end to take in the last views of breathtaking scenery before heading home.
@KennethF920744 · Camped on Aug 5, 2024 at Campsite #15
Beautiful and very well-kept campground. The hike up Thomas Canyon Trail is most spectacular and should not be missed.
@BreanneR00D14E · Camped on Jul 20, 2024 at Campsite #21
Beautiful clean campground close to all you need to escape. We will return.
@RobertW1226972 · Camped on Jul 16, 2024 at Campsite #36
Clean camping and great staff! Lovely area.
@StephenW521762 · Camped on Jul 10, 2024 at Campsite #33
Great hiking and fishing.Clean bathrooms Campsite was good although the table and fireplace were way too close together
@ScottC8975217 · Camped on Jul 10, 2024 at Campsite #20
The Ruby mountains are so pretty and lush in early summer.. We were wishing we had our screen shelter as the bugs were out.. Not a lot of them but a few mosquitos, a few biting flies.. It was still very green with water flowing by our campsite. The bathrooms were clean.. so nice to that there wasnt footprints on the toilet seats and paper on the floor.. The dumpsters were not overflowing, fellow campers seemed friendly and considerate of others.. Just a pleasant, relaxing stay.. Hopefully we have more time to hike next time there.. Though relaxing by the river wasnt to tough.. As a plus, as someone that spends a lot of time in the eastern sierra,, its was nice to not have to deal with bears in camp
@JodyD7611539 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #7
My favorite campground. It has everything I need - clean pit toilets, water spigots, NO cell service, gorgeous mountains, and a creek with trout in it. Elevation-wise it's one of the "coolest" campgrounds in NV. Hiking trails abound. I can beat my legs up by riding my bike up to the top of the road. No ATV traffic. A grocery store is 30 minutes away if necessary. Generally courteous co-campers. Usually not too much generator noise. Best 2 weeks of my summer.
@JoeF2149352 · Camped on Jul 6, 2024 at Campsite #6
First, the Ruby Mountians are a true beauty with great hiking and scenery. Overall the campground is quite nice. However, site 6 is not all that desirable for a handicapped person or anyone else. It's a handicapped site with no shade from 1-4:30pm, no tent pad...handicap people can use tents, the fire pit is stuck in the corner such that at most two people could sit by it and the picnic table is not handicap accessible on the left end while the right end is near the fire pit.

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