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Thomas Canyon Campground

Campground · National forest in Elko County, Nevada. Run by United States Forest Service.

39Campsites
2.7 miTo Verdi Lake
65 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

OperatorUnited States Forest Service
Campsites39
Site types31 standard, no electric, 7 rv no electric, 1 tent only no electric
Longest RV/trailer site65 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Tent sitesYes
Drinking waterYes
Dogs allowedYes
FeeYes
Phone(435) 245-6521
Websitewww.fs.usda.gov/recarea/htnf/recarea/?recid=65570
Address140 Pacific Avenue, Wells, NV, 89835
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Thomas Canyon Campground

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. 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.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Location & directions

Thomas Canyon Campground is in Elko County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.