Monte Cristo Campsite

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Salmon-Challis National Forest
1 site · RV, Tent
Venture a little bit off the beaten path, okay, maybe a more than a little bit, for some serious lone ranger camping out at the Monte Cristo Campground. After bumping 23 miles along the dirt forest road (high clearance vehicles are recommended) from the town of Sunbeam, you’ll be crying out “Jackpot!” when you see your new digs for the night. With privacy at its finest (really, we mean no neighbors in sight), you’ll be a free to explore the forests of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness to your heart’s desire.
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
First come, first served
RV, Tent
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LocationMonte Cristo Campsite, Salmon-Challis National Forest, Idaho, United States
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What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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