Recreation Opportunity Guide
Thompson Reservoir
Popular fishing and boating area. (5000' above sea level, 2179 Acres at full pool)
Forest setting.
Across the reservoir from the East Bay Campground.
Accommodations:
- 19 tent and trailer sites
- Picnic tables and fire grates
- Drinking water
- Garbage...Pack it in-Pack it out
Activities:
- Boating (motors allowed - 10 mph speed limit)
- Birdwatching
- Wildlife viewing
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hiking
Recommended Season:
Maintained from May 1 through November 15
Considerations:
- ...Firewood located off site.
- ...Please limit your stay to 14 days or fewer.
How to get there:
From Silver Lake District Office:
Go ½ mile west on Highway 31, and turn left on County Road 4-11. Take Forest Road 27 for 13 miles, then turn left on Forest Road 287 and you should see the campground entrance sign.
Photo of Thompson Reservoir from Campground (Aug. 3, 2001)
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