Tin Cup Campground

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 14 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 64°F / low 31°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for campground

    OpenWeather14 h ago

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About this campground

Thirteen campsites on Loon Creek, at the border of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Each campsite has picnic table and fire ring. There is a vault toilet in the campground. The trail from campground heads into the wilderness. Stock loading facilities available for equestrians outside of the campground. Horses are not allowed in the campground. Additional trailheads at Indian Springs, Rat Creek, China Creek, Mayfield Creek, and Monte Cristo. Loop hikes to Indian Springs and Rat Creek. Hiking, horse riding, picnicking, and wildlife watching in this area.

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Vault toilets

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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

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