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Nearby Trails
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Activities
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Campgrounds
About Thistledown Campground
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.
Know before you go
Thistledown Campground
Sun & Moon
12:56 PM
Sunrise
7:06 PM
Solar Noon
1:16 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 1:31 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:41 AM
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First Quarter
47% illuminated
Live12h 19m of daylight
Thistledown Campground
Season
12days left
Peak Season End
Closes in 12 days
LiveJun 1 – Sep 30 · Based on historical averages
Thistledown Campground
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Off Season
September — September conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Weehawken
moderate · 4.64 mi · 1464 ft gain
Alpine Mine
easy · 2.33 mi · 995 ft gain
Sutton - Neosho
moderate · 3.92 mi · 884 ft gain
Ouray Perimeter Trail
moderate · 11.54 mi · 740 ft gain
Ice Park Shortcut
easy · 0.77 mi · 3 ft gain
Old Twin Peaks Trail
easy · 1.98 mi · 568 ft gain
Twin Peaks
easy · 2.14 mi · 1910 ft gain
Baby Bathtubs Trial
easy · 0.28 mi · 262 ft gain
Things to Do
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