Monte Cristo

Overview

Monte Cristo Campground is located 30 miles east of Huntsville, Utah, at an elevation of 9,000 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring local trails and driving along scenic Highway 39 through wildflower-filled meadows and beautiful forests. Click here to view a map of Monte Cristo Campground.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent, RV

Fee

From $31 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

OGDEN RANGER DISTRICT 801-625-5112 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Monte Cristo, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Great Western Trail - UtahHike · 764.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 16.0 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Ridge TrailBike ride · 2.9 mi long · 21.6 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route starting near South Eagle Rise Trailhead.

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• Eagle Rise TrailBike ride · 2.2 mi long · 21.8 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route starting near South Eagle Rise Trailhead.

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• Phillips TrailBike ride · 2.2 mi long · 21.8 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route starting near South Eagle Rise Trailhead.

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• North 600 TrailBike ride · 3.0 mi long · 21.9 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Mount McKinnon ViewpointViewpoint · 0.8 mi from campShow on map
• Pine ButtePeak · 8,734 ft · 6.5 mi from campShow on map
• Herd MountainPeak · 8,248 ft · 17.3 mi from campShow on map
• Providence CaveCave · 19.3 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Powder Mountain Ski ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 14.8 mi from campShow on map
• SeawallClimbing · 19.2 mi from campShow on map
• Fucoidal QuartziteClimbing · 23.3 mi from camp

  This rock is the cemented sand of an ancient beach deposit in early Ordovician time some 400 million years ago. OpenStreetMap

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.