Thompson Springs
Gateway to Sego
State: Utah
County: Grand County
Founded: 1890s
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 500
Thompson Springs was a railroad depot and the gateway to the coal town of Sego. It declined after I-70 bypassed it (slightly) and the trains stopped stopping. It is semi-abandoned, with a vintage motel and cafe ruins. It serves as the access point for the Sego Canyon pictographs.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Gateway to Sego Canyon
- Amtrak California Zephyr passes but doesn't stop
- Near Thelma & Louise filming location
Location
Address: I-70, Thompson Springs, UT
Coordinates: 38.9667, -109.7167