Facility Details - THOMPSON FLAT, ID

Overview

Thompson Flat Campground is located high in the Albion Mountain Range of southern Idaho, near the towns of Declo and Albion. Visitors enjoy the area for its abundant trails, alpine lakes and scenic beauty.

Natural Features:

The campground is situated in a beautiful wildflower-filled meadow lined with tall pine and fir trees, on the eastern slope of Mount Harrison. It sits at an elevation of 8,400 feet.

Recreation:

The Twin Lakes area is located just outside the campground and across the road. It offers picnic areas, horse corrals and access to a variety of trails.

Lake Cleveland is a 2-mile drive from the campground, offering fishing, canoeing and trail opportunities. Several additional hiking, mountain biking, horse and off-road vehicle trails are on the mountain.

Facilities:

The campground contains two group sites, which can accommodate up to 25 and 50 people, respectively. Both sites are equipped with large picnic tables and campfire circles with grills. Additional single-family campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, but the group sites must be reserved.

Accessible vault toilets are provided. A campground host is located on-site. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are dirt.

Nearby Attractions:

A visit up the road to the Mount Harrison Lookout, which is active and in use during fire season, offers interesting area information and breathtaking panoramic views of the valleys below.

Pomerelle Ski Area, just below Thompson Flat, offers lift-served hiking and mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides and a few dining options.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Sites Accessible Vault Toilets Birding Campfire Circles Grills Group Camping Hiking Horseback Riding	Host Hunting Mountain Biking Off-Road Vehicle Trails Picnic Area Trailheads Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
Canoeing Fishing	Lake Access

Know Before You Go

Idaho OHV Safety Message
Campground is normally snow-covered and closed until after July 4
The drinking water system is not currently operable, a new well installation is planned; call the Minidoka District Office at 208-678-0430 for latest information on drinking water availability
Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground
Click here for more information on the Sawtooth National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
42.32472, -113.62361
42°19'29"N, 113°37'25"W

From Interstate 84, take exit 216 and follow State Highway 77 south for approximately 18 miles, through the towns of Declo and Albion, to Howell Canyon Road. Turn west at the Pomerelle Ski Area sign and drive seven miles up the canyon on Howell Canyon Road. The road is steep and winding, watch for the campground entrance sign on the right. Use caution with travel trailers and RVs, as not all campground loops are suitable for trailer turnarounds.