Loristica Group Campground

MACKAY, Idaho

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  • caution: Agency alerts

    18 active alerts in Salmon-Challis National Forest; most severe: Salmon River Corridor (Wild and Scenic Section)

    USFSPosted May 28, 2021 · checked 21 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 65°F / low 34°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for campground

    OpenWeather21 h ago

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Oct 11 – Oct 18
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About this campground

Overview Loristica Group Campground is located in a wooded meadow high in the Lost Creek Range, in eastern Idaho. It sits at an elevation of 8,100 feet. Visitors come to the area for its great trail opportunities and scenic beauty. Recreation Two trailheads can be accessed within a mile of the campground. The Bear-Wet Creek Trail is open to hiking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles. The Long Lost-Wet Creek Trail is a non-motorized trail leading to a high plateau with spectacular views of Little Lost and Big Mountain Ranges. Visitors should watch for bighorn sheep, deer and elk in the Big Creek area, along the trail. Facilities This rustic campground is a group reservation site that can accommodate up to 100 people among seven individual campsites. Though few amenities are present, picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets are provided. An amphitheater with a campfire circle is also on-site. Natural Features The campground is situated among Douglas fir, lodgepole pine and aspen trees. A variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, bears, foxes and coyotes, makes its home in the surrounding area.

Campsite info

Sites
1
Site types
Group, Tent, Rv
Reservable
Yes
Vault toilets
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When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Chilly Barton Flat, ID weather station, 18 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan31° high7° low4 days with snow
  2. Feb34° high11° low3 days with snow
  3. Mar44° high21° low2 days with snow
  4. Apr53° high28° low1 days with snow
  5. May63° high35° low
  6. Jun72° high41° low
  7. Jul82° high47° low
  8. Aug80° high45° low
  9. Sep72° high37° low
  10. Oct57° high28° low1 days with snow
  11. Nov41° high18° low2 days with snow
  12. Dec30° high9° low4 days with snow

The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

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Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Salmon-Challis National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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