Thistledown Overview

Thistledown Campground has 9 campsites (best suited for tent camping) and is next to the historic site of Thistledown and the Weehawken Trailhead in Canyon Creek. This is a popular campground for people planning to hike into Mount Sneffles and other nearby trails.

All campsites are first-come, first-serve. Campground amenities include a vault toilet. There is no potable water available. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grill.

Angel Creek Campground is also nearby.

Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, OHV trail riding, picnicking and wildlife viewing. The historic gold mining town of Ouray is also just a few miles from the campground.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Amenities

• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Fair
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Recycling Center

Activities

• ATV
• Backpacking
• Creek
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing