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State Park
Thompson Flat
Burley, ID
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- Address:Burley, ID
About
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 campground contains three group sites, which can accommodate from 40 to 64 people, respectively. All sites are equipped with large picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. There are four reservable single units and four double unit campsites as well as 17 additional single-family campsites that are available on a first-come, first-served basis, but the group sites must be reserved.
Accessible vault toilets are provided. A campground host is located on-site. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.
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.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Thompson Flat
Trail
Harrison Fire Lookout
Idaho
2.3 mi394 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Independence Lakes Trail
Idaho
7.7 mi1,975 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Cache Peak and Mount Independence
Idaho
9.4 mi3,005 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Castle Rocks Trail
Idaho
5.9 mi1,083 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Backyard Boulders Trail
Idaho
1.1 mi174 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Silent City of Rocks
Idaho
2.2 mi377 ftgain
Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page
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