Managed by the US Forest Service within campsites near Challis National Forest, Monte Cristo Camping Area sits along creek and river terrain in the Salmon-Challis National Forest in Idaho. No pets are permitted. Campers wanting nearby alternatives can look at Old Drag campsite or Tin Cup, both a few miles north along the same corridor.
Description
Monte Cristo has one developed campsite located along Loon Creek near the Loon Creek Guardstation. Surrounded by the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area. A picnic table and a firepit is in the campsite, with a pit toilet available adjacent to the site.
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Map & DirectionsMonte Cristo Camping Area is located in Idaho near Salmon-Challis National Forest
Directions
Location: From Sunbeam, head north 23 miles on Forest Road 112 and FR 007. High clearance vehicles are recommended for FR 007.
Coordinates
44.54218595 N
114.830208 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 16 min from Boise, ID
- 4 hrs 34 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 49 min from Pocatello, ID
- 5 hrs 26 min from Twin Falls, ID
