About Thompson Creek Campground
The Thompson Creek Recreation Management Area is located just a few miles southwest of Carbondale and provides beautiful, remote recreational opportunities. On the North end of the RMA is the Lorax trail, which is a popular non motorized route. In the southwest corner of the area is the Thompson Creek campground and trail, which winds along Thompson Creek to views of the rare geologic “fin” formations. There are 4 shaded campsites along the creek with metal fire rings. There are not picnic tables or restrooms. Must pack out all human waste to eliminate contamination of creek. There are not waste collections. Access is not recommended during wet or snowy conditions. For more information, please contact the Colorado River Valley Field Office.
- Managed by: Bureau of Land Management, BLM
- Where: 6 mi southwest of Carbondale, CO · 39.32292, -107.2824
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8276D | Horse | 0.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Thompson Creek | Horse | 0.3 mi | 0.9 mi |
| 8276C | Horse | 1.0 mi | 0.2 mi |
| 8275A | Horse | 1.1 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Lorax Trail | Horse | 1.2 mi | 7.0 mi |
| Perham Creek | Horse | 1.9 mi | 4.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 3.9 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Carbondale / Crystal River KOA 3.9 mi
- Carbondale Area 5.6 mi
- Aspen-Sopris Ranger District 6.5 mi
- Town of Carbondale Campground 7.1 mi
- Avalanche Campground 7.3 mi
- Dispersed spot · 13 mi SW of Carbondale 8.3 mi