Thistledown Campground
Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Write a Review Camp Bird Rd. Ouray, CO 81427 970-240-5300 970-874-6600 Official WebsiteGPS: 37.9933, -107.7004
Overview of Thistledown Campground
Campers are required to store food and other items in a hard sided vehicle or camping unit constructed of solid non pliable material.
Last Price Paid: $5
Reported by Linda on 8/9/2024
Longest RV Reported: 9 feet (Teardrop Trailer)
Reported by Ks Hiker on 8/3/2024
Number of Sites 9
Pad Type gravel
Open Seasonally Late May to Oct
Elevation 8,727 ft / 2,659 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 20 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 970-240-5300
Heidi asked on 12/24/2022
Can I get to Thistledown Campground with a 4x4 truck and 25’ camping trailer? Thanks!
Reviews of Thistledown Campground 4 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 4/20/2022
“It worked...”
Reviewed 8/9/2024
| Nightly rate: | $5 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
Overall Rating
Not many options in Ouray when you arrive without a plan. Didn't need a campground, just a place to stay the night. This is a very small campground, lots of OHV, jeep, tents that appear to use it. We were able to get site one just as the previous tent campers were leaving. It is probably best for tent camping, but we managed to get... more
Not many options in Ouray when you arrive without a plan. Didn't need a campground, just a place to stay the night. This is a very small campground, lots of OHV, jeep, tents that appear to use it. We were able to get site one just as the previous tent campers were leaving. It is probably best for tent camping, but we managed to get our 24ft B+ snug in there and had a great night! There is a lot of traffic on the main road and people driving in to see if any spots are available, but that is part of the NFS experience. Roof mounted Starlink worked but dropped often due to trees we were under.
Linda would stay here again
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“Small Campground ”
Reviewed 8/3/2024
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 9' (Teardrop Trailer) |
Overall Rating
Site 2 is the best. It does have trash and pit toilets. Camp host was never there. Only 20$ a night but always full. Lots of road traffic with 4x4s and dirt bikes. Host should sit out campground full sign. He never checks the posts for tickets.
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AT&T
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“Stunning views of jagged mountains and a raging river ”
Reviewed 4/20/2022
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 2 |
Overall Rating
Fabulous small National Forrest campground right off the access road, $10 per night. The views here are stunning with jagged mountains peaks surrounding you, a raging river only 80 feet from site #2. I'm here early and only two sites are accessible with snow covering the other four. There are bear boxes, picnic tables and fire pit... more
Fabulous small National Forrest campground
right off the access road, $10 per night. The
views here are stunning with jagged mountains
peaks surrounding you, a raging river only 80 feet from site #2. I'm here early and only two sites are accessible with snow covering the other four. There are bear boxes, picnic tables and fire pits for each site, plus a leveled area for tents. I snuck in here in my 32 foot Skoolie, a bit tricky but doable. The views from my roof top deck are amazing. There's little to no Verizon service, but my Starlink satellite internet is penetrating the trees, at least from site #2. Highly recommended! Bring bear spray. Please carry out all trash, we want these perfect campsite to last forever. Thank you National Forrest service, we sincerely
appreciate your work.
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Ifrpilot would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Not free. Seemed cramped, neat scenery down the hill a bit.”
Reviewed 8/16/2018
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
Overall Rating
The site brought this up as free, but it was $10/plot. The plots seemed closer together than I care for, and they were mostly full. I opted to move on... Just wanted to post this in case anyone else was counting on free. Oh, and the hill up is pretty steep. Lots of downshifting. If you park down by the river the scenery is worth lookin... more
The site brought this up as free, but it was $10/plot. The plots seemed closer together than I care for, and they were mostly full. I opted to move on... Just wanted to post this in case anyone else was counting on free. Oh, and the hill up is pretty steep. Lots of downshifting. If you park down by the river the scenery is worth looking at, there's a sweet little trail or two.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
Pets
- pets
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