Established Camping

Tin Cup

Tin Cup is located near Stanley, Idaho, surrounded by rugged terrain with forests and mountains. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Redfish Lake, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

Description

National Forest

Thirteen campsites on Loon Creek, at the border of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Each campsite has picnic table and fire ring. There is a vault toilet in the campground. The trail from campground heads into the wilderness. Stock loading facilities available for equestrians. Additional trailheads at Indian Springs, Rat Creek, China Creek, Mayfield Creek, and Monte Cristo. Loop hikes to Indian Springs and Rat Creek. Hiking, horse riding,picnicing, and wildlife watching in this area.

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Location

Tin Cup is located in Idaho

Directions

From Clayton, ID, take State Rt. 75 west 20.4 miles to Sunbeam sign (Forest Rt. 013). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 013 and go 5.6 miles to pavement's end. Continue straight onto gravel and dirt road for another 3 miles to River of No Return Wilderness sign and an intersection just past the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge (Forest Rt. 172). Turn left onto Rt. 172 (dirt) and go 4.4 miles to another intersection. Continue straight, staying on Rt. 172, for 16.6 miles to a "Y" intersection (Forest Rt. 007). Bear right onto Rt. 007 and go 2.6 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right and go 1.2 miles to campground.