Thistledown Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 86.1 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.9937, -107.7004
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.
Is Thistledown Campground free?
No. Thistledown Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Thistledown Campground?
Travel south on Colorado State Highway 550 from Ouray, CO. Turn right (west) at end of town on County Road 361 (Canyon Creek Road), go 2.6 miles. Turn left at campground sign.
What are the rules at Thistledown Campground?
This is bear country: campers must properly store food and other attractants.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
