Established Camping
Thompson Flat Campground
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Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
For the 2025 summer season all campsite reservations will only be made available 6 months in advance. This means that for Porcupine Springs and Lower Penstemon the first day for reservations will be November 22, 2024, 8:00 AM MST and for Thompson Flat and Lake Cleveland the earliest reservations can be made will be January 13, 2025, 8:00 AM MST.
For the 2025 summer season all campsite reservations will only be made available 6 months in advance. This means that for Porcupine Springs and Lower Penstemon the first day for reservations will be November 22, 2024, 8:00 AM MST and for Thompson Flat and Lake Cleveland the earliest reservations can be made will be January 13, 2025, 8:00 AM MST.
About
USDA Forest Service
Sawtooth National Forest
Overview
Thompson Flat Campground is located high in the Albion Mountain Range of southern Idaho, near the towns of Declo and Albion. Visitors enjoy the area for its abundant trails, alpine lakes and scenic beauty.
Recreation
The Twin Lakes Campground area is located just outside the campground and across the road. It offers picnic areas, horse corrals and access to a variety of trails. Lake Cleveland is a two-mile drive from the campground, offering fishing, canoeing and trail opportunities. Several additional hiking, mountain biking, horse and off-road vehicle trails are on the mountain.
Facilities
The Twin Lakes Campground area is located just outside the campground and across the road. It offers picnic areas, horse corrals and access to a variety of trails. Lake Cleveland is a two-mile drive from the campground, offering fishing, canoeing and trail opportunities. Several additional hiking, mountain biking, horse and off-road vehicle trails are on the mountain.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a beautiful wildflower-filled meadow lined with tall pine and fir trees, on the eastern slope of Mount Harrison. It sits at an elevation of 8,400 feet.
Nearby Attractions
A visit up the road to the Mount Harrison Lookout offers interesting area information and breathtaking panoramic views of the valleys below. Pomerelle Ski Area, just below Thompson Flat, offers lift-served hiking and mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides and a few dining options, generally on weekends.
Location
Thompson Flat Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From Interstate 84, take exit 216 and follow State Highway 77 south for approximately 18 miles, through the towns of Declo and Albion, to Howell Canyon Road. Turn west at the Pomerelle Ski Area sign and drive seven miles up the canyon on Howell Canyon Road. The road is steep and winding, watch for the campground entrance sign on the right.
Address
2306 HILAND AVE
Burley, ID 83318
Coordinates
42.3247222 N
113.6236111 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires