Thompson Creek Campground
Thompson Creek Campground is a BLM campground in Colorado.
- Type
- BLM campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 39.32292, -107.28240
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (970) 876-9000
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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Colorado Parks & Wildlife · 29 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 61 designated routes (105 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale / Crystal River KOA | RV park | 3.9 mi | — | — |
| Town of Carbondale Campground | Private campground | 7.1 mi | — | — |
| Avalanche Cg | National forest campground | 7.3 mi | — | — |
| Avalanche campground | Private campground | 7.4 mi | — | — |
| Redstone Family | National forest campground | 8.9 mi | — | — |
| Redstone | National forest campground | 9.3 mi | — | Electric & Water |
Open Thompson Creek Campground in DryRig
Save it offline, check your rig's clearance on the drive in, and see what's nearby on the map.
Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.