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Thompson Springs
Skip unless you are driving I-70 and want a 30-minute stop for the Sego Canyon petroglyphs. Not a base: no lodging, one gas station.
Thompson Springs is a former railroad town with a population of 39 (2020). The main draw is the Sego Canyon Petroglyphs, a short drive north, and the ghost town of Sego. There is no lodging, one convenience store, and no restaurant. Plan for a quick stop, not an overnight.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat)
- Airports
- CNY · SLC
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Thompson Springs911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Thompson Springs, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery low crime.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCNY Canyonlands Regional Airport (Moab) (About 45 min south via US-191; limited flights from Denver and Salt Lake City.).
- Getting aroundCar only.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CNY Canyonlands Regional Airport (Moab) (About 45 min south via US-191; limited flights from Denver and Salt Lake City.) · SLC Salt Lake City International (About 3 h west via I-80 and US-6.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest Mar (6 rain days), driest Jun (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Thompson Springs: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
5 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
6 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
4 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car only. The petroglyph site and ghost town are on unpaved roads; a standard car is fine in dry weather.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Green River
goDoor to door: 20 min
I-70 west, about 20 min
Lodging and the John Wesley Powell River History Museum.
Goblin Valley State Park
goDoor to door: 1 h
I-70 west to exit 147, then Temple Mountain Road, about 1 h
Hoodoos and hiking; entry fee check.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Green River
About 20 min west on I-70; motels and budget chains.
Moab
About 45 min south; wide range of lodging, busy in peak season.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $0–10 (stop only)
- Mid
- $10–30 (with fuel and snacks)
- High
- $30+ (if you stay in Green River or Moab)
Trip budget
| No lodging in Thompson Springs1 × 1 night × US$0 | US$0 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$10 | US$20 |
| Fuel (fill up before leaving I-70)1 × US$50 · Check prices at Out West Food and Fuel. | US$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$7 |
| Trip total≈ US$39 per person per day, bed included | US$77 |
Stay in Green River or Moab.
2026 estimate in USD; no lodging in Thompson Springs.
Prices of common things
| Gas (per gallon)Check at Out West Food and Fuel. | $3.50–4.50 |
| Snack or drink | $2–5 |
| Petroglyph site | Free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No fuel or food after the Out West Food and Fuel closes (hours check).
- Cell service is patchy; download maps before you leave I-70.
- Sego Canyon Road can be muddy after rain; check conditions.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
Nearest consulate: Denver, CO (about 4 h).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- I-70 exit 187 to Sego Canyon Petroglyphs: About 5 miles north on unpaved road; 15 min.
- Thompson Springs to Moab: About 45 min via US-191.
- Thompson Springs to Green River: About 20 min via I-70 west.
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Thompson Springs. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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