Notable viewpoint · Clearwater, Idaho
Thompson Point
Thompson Point is a viewpoint in Clearwater, Idaho.
Thompson Point: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Thompson Point
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Thompson Point — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 46.85213, -115.71265. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Thompson Point
- Larkins Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~16 km · Must-see
- Larch Butte · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~47 km · Must-see
- Hobo Cedar Grove Botanical Area · sanctuary · Shoshone · ~50 km · Must-see
- Clearwater National Forest · sanctuary · Clearwater · ~71 km · Must-see
- Dworshak Dam · lake · Clearwater · ~73 km · Must-see
- Swan Point · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~4 km
- Beaver Butte · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~5 km
- Micky Point · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~7 km
- Thompson Butte · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~8 km
- Benton Butte · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~9 km
- Grassy Point · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~10 km
- Cougar Rock · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~12 km
- Getaway Point · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~12 km
- Isabella Point · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~13 km
- Bertha Hill · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~14 km
- West Sister · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~14 km
- Sheep Mountain · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~15 km
- Indian Dip · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~15 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Thompson Point
- Larkins Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~16 km · Must-see
- Larch Butte · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~47 km · Must-see
- Silver Valley · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~91 km · Must-see
- Penrose Peak · viewpoint · Sanders · ~101 km · Must-see
- Penrose Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~101 km · Must-see
- Kings Peak · viewpoint · Benewah · ~105 km · Must-see
- Sex Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~121 km · Must-see
- Jew Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~124 km · Must-see
- Fourth of July Summit · viewpoint · Kootenai · ~132 km · Must-see
- Ranger Peak · viewpoint · Idaho · ~134 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Thompson Point yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Thompson Point?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Thompson Point?
Nearby: Larkins Peak (viewpoint, 16 km), Larch Butte (viewpoint, 47 km), Hobo Cedar Grove Botanical Area (sanctuary, 50 km), Clearwater National Forest (sanctuary, 71 km), Dworshak Dam (lake, 73 km), Swan Point (viewpoint, 4 km).
Is Thompson Point worth visiting?
Thompson Point is listed as a notable viewpoint in Idaho on Spotwander.