Within Challis National Forest, Tin Cup provides a US Forest Service campground that operates from July through September. The site sits near both creek and river water sources, making it accessible during the brief high-country season when snow clears from the surrounding terrain.
Located over 25 miles from Stanley, this established campground requires advance planning for supplies and fuel. The forest service manages the site with basic facilities typical of backcountry locations. Campers should prepare for variable mountain weather and pack layers, as elevations in this part of Idaho can produce sudden temperature drops even during summer months.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTin Cup is located in Idaho near Salmon-Challis National Forest
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.
Coordinates
44.59700045 N
114.81300055 W
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 24 min from Boise, ID
- 4 hrs 54 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 5 hrs 46 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 6 hrs 17 min from Missoula, MT
