Thistledown Campground
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October 27th, 2026
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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 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. A fee is charged. 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.
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GPS 37.99373, -107.70042
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Nearby places
- Angel Creek Campground Campground (Paid Public) 0.7 mi
- Bear Creek Trailhead Trailhead 2.2 mi
- Engineer Pass Trailhead 2.8 mi
- Amphitheater (Co) Campground (Paid Public) 2.9 mi
- Upper Cascade Falls Trailhead 2.9 mi
- Amphitheater Campground Campground (Paid Public) 2.9 mi
- Hayden Trailhead Trailhead 3.2 mi
- Yankee Boy Trailhead Trailhead 3.6 mi
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