Thistledown Campground
Find and Discover Recreation Sites and Trails in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (via site)
Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
Location
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
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Les chutes Bear Creek (en anglais : Bear Creek Falls) sont des chutes d'eau du comté d'Ouray, dans le Colorado, aux États-Unis. Ces chutes formées par la Bear Creek relèvent de la forêt nationale d'Uncompahgre.
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Les chutes Bear Creek (en anglais : Bear Creek Falls) sont des chutes d'eau du comté d'Ouray, dans le Colorado, aux États-Unis. Ces chutes formées par la Bear Creek relèvent de la forêt nationale d'Uncompahgre.
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Ouray Grocery
- KOA General Store
- The Market at Telluride
⛽ Fuel
Conoco
🍽️ Food & drink
- Red Mountain Brewing
- Artisan Bakery and Cafe
- Colorado Boy Southwest Pub
➕ Medical
- Epiphany Dermatology
- Sunshine Pharmacy
- Telluride Regional Medical Center
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Basketball
- Baseball
🏧 ATM & bank
- Citizens State Bank
- Alpine Bank
- US Bank
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Thistledown Campground.
Do I need to book ahead for Thistledown Campground?
No — it's first-come, first-served.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Thistledown Campground?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Thistledown Campground?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Thistledown Campground?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Are there toilets at Thistledown Campground?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Who runs Thistledown Campground?
Thistledown Campground is operated by United States Forest Service.
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to Thistledown Campground.
- Angel Creek Campground · U.S. Forest Service Ouray Ranger District
- Four J Campground
- Amphitheatre Campground · United States Forest Service
- Ouray RV park
- Million Dollar Highway Free Campsite
- Dispersed Camping Area