Monte Cristo
Monte Cristo is a national forest campground in Utah. Hookups: water.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 41.46139, -111.49694
- Hookups
- Water
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Picnicking, Scenic Drive, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- OGDEN RANGER DISTRICT 801-625-5112 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About 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. 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. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100. 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
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Chevron · 46 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Southfork Propane · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 63 designated routes (67 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Cristo Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Monte Cristo Guard Station | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Red Spur Camp | Private campground | 10 mi | — | — |
| Wapiti Campground | Free campsite | 11 mi | Free | — |
| Cinnamon Creek Campground | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Weber County Memorial Park campground | Private campground | 12 mi | $25 | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.