Established Camping
Loristica Group Campground
Loristica Group Campground is located near Mackay in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The area features rugged terrain with forests and mountains. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, with temperatures ranging from lows of 20°F in winter to highs of 85°F in summer.
Description
Overview
Loristica Group Campground is located in a wooded meadow high in the Lost Creek Range, in eastern Idaho. It sits at an elevation of 8,100 feet. Visitors come to the area for its great trail opportunities and scenic beauty.
Recreation
Two trailheads can be accessed within a mile of the campground. The Bear-Wet Creek Trail is open to hiking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles. The Long Lost-Wet Creek Trail is a non-motorized trail leading to a high plateau with spectacular views of Little Lost and Big Mountain Ranges. Visitors should watch for bighorn sheep, deer and elk in the Big Creek area, along the trail.
Facilities
This rustic campground is a group reservation site that can accommodate up to 100 people among seven individual campsites. Though few amenities are present, picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets are provided. An amphitheater with a campfire circle is also on-site.
Natural Features
The campground is situated among Douglas fir, lodgepole pine and aspen trees. A variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, bears, foxes and coyotes, makes its home in the surrounding area.
Location
Loristica Group Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From Mackay, Idaho, travel 6.5 miles south on Highway 93. Turn left at the Forest Access/Pass Creek sign. Drive approximately 9 miles to Pass Creek Summit and turn left at the sign for Loristica. Proceed approximately 1 mile, then bear right at the sign to the campground gate.
Address
P.O. BOX 507
Mackay, ID 83251
Coordinates
44.0227778 N
113.4669444 W
Detours Nearby
Uncle Johns Gulch on Corral Creek Road
1 hr 58 min away
Meadow Lake Campground
2 hrs 39 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 1 min from Idaho Falls
- 2 hrs 17 min from Pocatello
- 2 hrs 49 min from Twin Falls
- 3 hrs 49 min from Boise
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
