Monte Cristo

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — riverside, hiking

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $27.95 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (89 reviews)

Season: May through October

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. A forest of shady aspen and spruce trees covers the area.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water

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

Monte Cristo offers beautiful high mountain scenery at 9,000 feet with abundant hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails along scenic Highway 39. Campers consistently praise the well-maintained grounds, privacy between sites, and helpful staff.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Dark-eyed Junco, Dusky Grouse, Greater Sage-Grouse, Turkey Vulture, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in area

Insider tips for Monte Cristo: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring your own water or confirm availability before arrival — some sites have reported no water access Suitable for self-contained RVs only; no hookups available at most sites

Skip Monte Cristo if: You need RV hookups — none are available. You have a large RV — roads are narrow with low-hanging trees and stumps along edges. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.

Best time to visit Monte Cristo: May-October — Official operating season for Monte Cristo Campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Willows Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT), Upper Meadows Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), South Fork (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT), Botts Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Monte Cristo

Cell signal at Monte Cristo (Pleasant Grove, UT): 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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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. A forest of shady aspen and spruce trees covers the area.

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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 RV60 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
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 — none are available✕ You have a large RV — roads are narrow with low-hanging trees and stumps along edges✕ You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Bring your own water or confirm availability before arrival

some sites have reported no water access

Suitable for self-contained RVs only; no hookups available at most sites

Best: May-October

Official operating season for Monte Cristo Campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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: Moose, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Dark-eyed Junco, Dusky Grouse, Greater Sage-Grouse, Turkey Vulture, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in area

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Monte Cristo cost per night?+
Monte Cristo costs $27.95 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Monte Cristo open?+
Monte Cristo is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Monte Cristo have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Monte Cristo?+
Monte Cristo can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Monte Cristo?+
Monte Cristo 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 Monte Cristo?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Monte Cristo is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Monte Cristo open, and what are check-in times?+
Monte Cristo is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$27.95 /night★ 4 (89)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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