Campground

Facilities

The campground contains two group sites that can accommodate up to 100 people each. Sites are equipped with picnic and serving tables, grills, campfire circles and cement site pads. Several single-family sites are available as well. Flush and vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. 

Natural Features

A forest of shady aspen and spruce trees covers the area. Summer wildflowers are plentiful and autumn leaves put on a spectacular show. Sugar Pine Creek is nearby.

Recreation

Monte Cristo is a beautiful high mountain area brimming with hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding trail opportunities. The scenic drive along Highway 39 is popular with motorcyclists and road bicyclists.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Management
  • Group Standard Nonelectric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hunting
  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Biking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Picnicking
  • Scenic Drive

Amenities

  • Host
  • Vault Toilets
  • Water (Seasonal)
  • Picnic Table
  • Campfire Rings

Nearby Attractions

Ogden River Scenic Byway, this beautiful byway, beginning at the mouth of Ogden Canyon winds through 44 miles of Utah's most beautiful mountains and countryside. Rock walls and tree-covered mountain sides line the roadway that follows the Ogden River to Pineview Dam. Small islands dot the man-made reservoir and surrounding fields are either shades of green or snow-white. The magnificent Wasatch Mountain Range stretches heavenward and the mountains cradle the reservoir and small communities through which the byway passes in their gentle valleys.

Getting Here

Latitude
41° 27' 41.0000" N
Longitude
111° 29' 48.9998" W
From Ogden, Utah, take 12th Street up Ogden Canyon and continue on Highway 39 east of Huntsville for 30 miles. Campground is located across the highway from the Monte Cristo Guard Station.

Need to Know

  • This Campground is in Bear Country

    Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife

     -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your site and/or imprisonment

    Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear

  • There is no water available on site; bring all water needed including drinking water

    This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags

  • Dogs or Domestic Pets

    Owners must

     -Control dog by a leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times

     -Clean up dog feces immediately

     -Limit two dogs per campsite

    Do not allow dogs to

     -Threaten or attack people/animals

     -Interfere with people, vehicles, or property

     -Cause damage to vegetation or harass wildlife

  • Campground Etiquette and Rules

    Gates open at 7am, close at 10pm

    Quiet Hours are 10pm-6am No generators after 10pm

    Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site

    Max occupancy is 8 people per single site

    Reserved sites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date

    Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground

    Leave No Trace

     -Put all trash in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box

     -Remove all personal property and trash when leaving

     -Unclean sites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO

     -Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied site may result in a $5,000 fine

    Cleaning animals or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited

    Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed

    No boisterous behavior. Be courteous to your fellow visitor. Keep noise at a reasonable level

    No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities

    Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

  • There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends

  • Trailers/Campers and RVs: Come with water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited

  • First Come First Served (FF) sites

    For reservable sites, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance

    You must claim a FF site in person on the day you wish to check-in

    A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy

    The only way to know if an FF site is available is to arrive at the campground on the day you plan to check-in

    Availability cannot be predicted

    Many sites are in remote locations, we cannot contact camp hosts about availability

    Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays typically fill more quickly

    To claim an FF site, you must be physically present, occupy the site, and pay at that time

    There is no waiting list for FF sites

  • Extra Vehicle -$10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check)

    Firewood -$9

  • If you booked at a discount without a Senior or Access pass, you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior or Access passes qualify for discounts and proof of ownership upon arrival is required

  • Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; therefore, we do not give refunds for weather or natural conditions

    Cancellations within 24 hours prior to arrival date will forfeit the entire use fee and a $10 cancellation fee

    No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund

    Failure to arrive at the site by 12pm the day after scheduled arrival and does not cancel the reservation, will be charged a $20 service fee and forfeit the first-night use fee

  • For more info on visiting Bear Country visit

    wildawareutah.org

    wildlife.utah.gov

    For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules

  • Click herefor more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

    -For more info, please call Ogden Ranger District at 801-625-5112 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100

    -Visit our website gocamputah.comor Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah

    To reserve a site call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777

  • Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more info click here 

  • Please note: Utah Recreation is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in their party

  • Contact Information

    564 W 700 S
    Ste.305, Box #5
    Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
    45 South 100 West
    Woodruff, UT 84086

    For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.

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