Thomas Canyon

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: WELLS, NV, NV

Price: From $19 per night

Price range: $19–$38 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (159 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.For facility specific information, please call (775) 738-5171.The campground offers single and double campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, and grill. Some sites also have tent pads.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/thomas-canyon to be notified when sites open up.

Thomas Canyon Campground offers scenic alpine camping in Lamoille Canyon with excellent fly-fishing on Lamoille Creek (brook and wild rainbow trout) and numerous hiking trails leading to waterfalls and alpine lakes. Highly rated by campers (4.8/5 stars) who praise the rushing creeks, towering rocky cliffs, and tree-shaded sites.

Wildlife alert: Mountain Goat, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, American Pika, Lewis's Woodpecker, and Himalayan Snowcock present in the area.

Insider tips for Thomas Canyon: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Visit in early June when creeks have maximum water flow from snowmelt. Thomas Canyon Trail at the campground provides waterfall views and is a starting point for exploration.

Skip Thomas Canyon if: You require RV hookups — no hookups available and only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You need shower facilities — only vault toilets and potable water available.. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only..

Best time to visit Thomas Canyon: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.. Early June — Verified camper reported excellent conditions with rushing creeks and full water flow in early June..

Nearby campgrounds: Terraces Campground - Picnic Area (Wells , NV), Powerhouse Group Picnic Area (Wells, NV), Angel Lake (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nv) (WELLS, NV), Angel Creek (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nv) (WELLS, NV).

Cell Phone Coverage at Thomas Canyon

Cell signal at Thomas Canyon (WELLS, NV): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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WELLS, NV, NV★ 4.5 (159 reviews)From $19/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.For facility specific information, please call (775) 738-5171.The campground offers single and double campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, and grill. Some sites also have tent pads.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV65 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require RV hookups — no hookups available and only suitable for self-contained RVs.✕ You need shower facilities — only vault toilets and potable water available.✕ You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Visit in early June when creeks have maximum water flow from snowmelt.

Thomas Canyon Trail at the campground provides waterfall views and is a starting point for exploration.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Best: Early June

Verified camper reported excellent conditions with rushing creeks and full water flow in early June.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain Goat, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, American Pika, Lewis's Woodpecker, and Himalayan Snowcock present in the area.

Location

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435-245-6521· Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Getting there →

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.

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Thomas Canyon cost per night?+
Thomas Canyon costs $19–$38 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Thomas Canyon open?+
Thomas Canyon is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Thomas Canyon have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Thomas Canyon?+
Thomas Canyon can accommodate RVs up to 65 feet.
How do I make reservations at Thomas Canyon?+
Thomas Canyon is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Thomas Canyon?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Thomas Canyon is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Thomas Canyon open, and what are check-in times?+
Thomas Canyon is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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$19 /night★ 4.5 (159)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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