Thistledown Campground

About

Thistledown Campground is adjacent to the historic site of Thistledown and the Weehawken Trailhead in Canyon Creek near Ouray, CO. This campground is heavily used by people planning to hike into Mount Sneffles and other nearby trails, enjoying the wildflowers in Yankee Boy Basin or driving on the local jeep trails. Most campsites are small and tent camping is recommended.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• trailhead

  Sutton Mine Trailhead

  2.0 mi

• attraction

  Viewpoint

  2.1 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: CUTLER MINE in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• CO
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN