Loristica Group Campground

Salmon-Challis National Forest — hiking

Location: MACKAY, ID, ID

Price: From $30 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.This rustic campground is a group reservation site that can accommodate up to 100 people among seven individual campsites.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/loristica-group-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Beautiful wooded meadow campground at 8,100 feet elevation in the Lost Creek Range with excellent trail access, including the Bear-Wet Creek Trail and Long Lost-Wet Creek Trail. Google reviewers consistently praise the scenic beauty and multiple shade/sun camping options.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, American Pika, White-tailed Jackrabbit, Great Horned Owl, and Northern Rubber Boa documented in the area. Notable: aggressive mosquitos reported by campers in June.

Insider tips for Loristica Group Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Only 1 site available, so confirm availability before the 6.5-mile drive from Mackay Bring bug spray — multiple reviewers reported aggressive mosquitos in June

Skip Loristica Group Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May-October — campground operates seasonally. You prefer developed amenities — vault toilets and basic facilities only.

Best time to visit Loristica Group Campground: June-July — Within the May-October operating season; June camper reviews highlight beautiful conditions, though mosquitos are aggressive. May-October — Official operating season.

Nearby campgrounds: Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site (Challis, ID), Copper Basin Guard Station (Mackay, ID), Meadow Lake Campground (Leadore, ID), Boundary (Id) (Hailey, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Loristica Group Campground

Cell signal at Loristica Group Campground (MACKAY, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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MACKAY, ID, ID★ 5 (1 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.This rustic campground is a group reservation site that can accommodate up to 100 people among seven individual campsites.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV25 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You visit outside May-October — campground operates seasonally✕ You prefer developed amenities — vault toilets and basic facilities only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Only 1 site available, so confirm availability before the 6.5-mile drive from Mackay

Bring bug spray

multiple reviewers reported aggressive mosquitos in June

Best: June-July

Within the May-October operating season; June camper reviews highlight beautiful conditions, though mosquitos are aggressive

Best: May-October

Official operating season

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mule Deer, American Pika, White-tailed Jackrabbit, Great Horned Owl, and Northern Rubber Boa documented in the area. Notable: aggressive mosquitos reported by campers in June.

Location

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Getting there →

From Mackay, Idaho, travel 6.5 miles south on Highway 93. Turn left at the Forest Access/Pass Creek sign. Drive approximately 9 miles to Pass Creek Summit and turn left at the sign for Loristica. Proceed approximately 1 mile, then bear right at the sign to the campground gate.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Salmon-Challis National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Salmon-Challis National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Loristica Group Campground cost per night?+
Loristica Group Campground costs $30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Loristica Group Campground open?+
Loristica Group Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Loristica Group Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Loristica Group Campground?+
Loristica Group Campground can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet.
How do I make reservations at Loristica Group Campground?+
Loristica Group Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Loristica Group Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Loristica Group Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Loristica Group Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Loristica Group Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$30 /night★ 5 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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