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THISTLEDOWN

Colorado No water is availableRestrooms availableSource: usfs-ridb
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About this place

37.99373
-107.70042
Fee Required
No water is available
Vault toilet(s)

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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 wildfl

USGS Topo Good road labels

Nearby (≈ 5 miles)

Quick hits within ~8 km.

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Relief / Topo Great for terrain & contours

Weather (5-day)

Fri, Apr 17
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Mon, Apr 20
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Tue, Apr 21
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