Thompson Creek Camp Site campground
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Thompson Creek Camp Site
Thompson Creek Camp Site is a campground in North-Carolina tracked by Snoflo. This page combines live weather, USGS streamflow, NRCS snowpack readings, and amenity data with nearby parks, lakes, and boat launches so you can plan a trip from a single screen.
Use the forecast meteograms to pick a weather window, the amenities card to confirm reservations and facilities, and the Nearby section to extend a single night into a longer trip. For push alerts when conditions change, save this campground as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app.
What's on-site at Thompson Creek Camp Site
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Thompson Creek Camp Site, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wf-3 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mt Pisgah | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mount Pisgah Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mount Pisgah - Blue Ridge Parkway | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Riverside Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Thompson Creek Camp Site -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson River Near Brevard | 80 cfs | → |
| Mills River Near Mills River | 124 cfs | → |
| East Fork Pigeon River Near Canton | 69 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Blantyre | 502 cfs | → |
| W Fk Pigeon R At Bethel | 68 cfs | → |
| West Fork Pigeon River Near Retreat | 36 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Thompson Creek Camp Site -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cleveland 3 S | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Barnardsville 2 Se | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bryson City 4 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| New Found Gap | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Dillard 0.7 Nnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Shining Rock
- Cold Mountain Game Land
- Wilderness Middle Prong
- Lake Julian Park
- Fletcher Community Park
- Holmes Educational State Forest
Boat launches
Fishing spots
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Bear Creek Lake
- Bailey Branch
- Anderson Branch
- Big Pine Creek
- Allen Branch Pond
Points of interest
- Funnel Top Overlook
- Flat Laurel Gap Parking Area
- Pink Beds Overlook
- Cradle Of Forestry Overlook
- Buck Springs Parking Area
- Mount Pisgah Parking Area
Paddle runs
- East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
- Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Thompson Creek Camp Site as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Thompson Creek Camp Site
Can I make reservations at Thompson Creek Camp Site?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Thompson Creek Camp Site?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Thompson Creek Camp Site.