Overview
Thompson Springs (sometimes just called Thompson) is a small settlement of 39 (2020) in Canyon Country, Utah.
2 sights · 1 places to eat
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Best things about Thompson Springs
Sego Canyon Petroglyphs
Ghost Town of Sego
Former coal-mining town that was completely abandoned in the 1950s. A boarding house, company store, and some foundations and dugouts are all that remain.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 99°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Oct and Aug. (climate data from nearby Arches National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CNY Canyonlands Regional Airport, Moab — 16 mi away. Directions
- GJT Grand Junction Regional Airport, Grand Junction — 64 mi away. Directions
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 173 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Ghost Town of Sego
- Lunch Out West Food and Fuel
- Afternoon Sego Canyon Petroglyphs
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
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See
See Sego Canyon Petroglyphs
See Ghost Town of Sego
Former coal-mining town that was completely abandoned in the 1950s. A boarding house, company store, and some foundations and dugouts are all that remain.
Eat
Eat Out West Food and Fuel
Convenience store and gas station.
Sleep
Closest lodging is in Green River and Moab.
Nearby
Arches National Park
Park · 15 listings · 19 mi away
Green River
City / town · 6 listings · 24 mi away
Moab
City / town · 27 listings · 30 mi away
Dead Horse Point State Park
Park · 33 mi away
Fruita
City / town · 6 listings · 54 mi away
Colorado National Monument
Park · 4 listings · 55 mi away
Canyonlands National Park
Park · 45 listings · 56 mi away
Goblin Valley State Park
Park · 1 listings · 61 mi away
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