This site was once the site of three turn-of-the-century lumber companies; Thompson, South Shore and Bigelow companies. A large portion of the park is within the old Thompson Lumber Company and thus shares its name. Thompson's West End Park offers 27 acres of gradually slopping shoreline to the water's edge and a variety of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
The campground offers campers mostly sunny sites as an alternative to the heavily-shaded Memorial Park Campground. Campsites at Thompson's West End Park are more suitable to large vehicles, recreational vehicles, and motor homes.
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