Campsite AtlasMonte Cristo
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.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. 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.
Campsites
| Host/management | 48 |
| Standard, no hookups | 44 |
| Group sites | 2 |
| Total | 94 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 44 Single sites - $31.00 , capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 2 Group sites - $292.00 , capacity - 100 people + 20 vehicles. Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check). Day Use - $15.00 .
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
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.
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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.