Thomas Canyon
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.
Notifications and Alerts
All facilities first come first served until Memorial Day when reservations are recommended.
Need to Know
- Livestock is not allowed in the campground
- Click here for more information on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
- The single site fee includes one vehicle, the double site fee includes two vehicles, any vehicles over these will be charged an $6 extra vehicle fee at the campground.
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.
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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.
Natural Features
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.
Recreation
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.
Contact Information
Mailing
140 Pacific Ave WELLS NV 89835
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 435-245-6521
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 006, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009A, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
