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Thistledown Campground - Ouray RD

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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 Sneffels & other nearby trails, enjoying the wildflowers in Yankee Boy Basin or driving on the local jeep trails. Tent camping is recommended.

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Colorado

Easy3.8 mi240 ft

Colorado

Easy0.3 mi167 ft

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CO Unit 65

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