About Monte Cristo
Number of accommodations: 46
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Reviews (89)
What Guests Are Saying
Monte Cristo campground offers spacious sites, a peaceful atmosphere, and beautiful surroundings, making it a great place for relaxation with family and friends. The camp host is friendly and helpful, contributing to a positive experience. However, there are ongoing concerns regarding the lack of running water and cleanliness of the restrooms, which have frustrated many visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Monte Cristo campground offers spacious sites, a peaceful atmosphere, and beautiful surroundings, making it a great place for relaxation with family and friends. The camp host is friendly and helpful, contributing to a positive experience. However, there are ongoing concerns regarding the lack of running water and cleanliness of the restrooms, which have frustrated many visitors.
Review Summary
Ronald C
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: MONT
This is a Drive in spot only. You can not park a trailer into spot 30. Ended up forfeiting my spot and found somewhere else to park a 26 ft camper.
Kenneth B
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: MONT
1. You need to have more areas that are handicap accessible by bringing in some road fill or better dirt to make the pathways more of a gentle slope than a cliff!
2. You also need to have at least one handicap toilet in every loop!
3. Get the campground fixed up, 2 years now going on 3 to fix the water problem is well beyond idiotic!
4. It’s really pretty darn quiet and peaceful, even when the group sites are all “ singing “ if one could call it that.
I enjoy that area far above other areas such as Anderson Cove simply because it is quite peaceful and the camping spots are far enough apart that for the most part it’s an enjoyable experience!
Mike O
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: MONT
Monte Cristo is a great place to camp. My family and I have camped here for years. The altitude, forest, and beautiful stars at night make this an incredible location for spending time with family and disconnecting from the stresses of life. There is some cell coverage but don't count on it. It'll depend on your carrier. The camp host is friendly and very accommodating. I hesitate to recommend camping here as I'd prefer to keep this gem to myself. :D
Paul P
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: MONT
It was beautiful. We will definitely be back.
James B
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: MONT
Beautiful place. Rained a lot during my stay but still beautiful and quiet.
Mary Carole B
VerifiedAugust 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: MONT
The host was friendly and accommodating.
Kelsey B
VerifiedAugust 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: MONT
Beautiful, quiet, shaded. Close to gorgeous wild flower fields and biking trails.
Stephanie M
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: MONT
We have been to Monte Cristo campground multiple times and have always had a great time, but this time was a little rough. There was no water, which we had been told before hand and were prepared for. But we weren't prepared for the bathrooms to be closed. There were porta potties available, but they were past full and were in desperate need of being dumped or replaced. The flies were also out of control. Definitely just part of nature, but I've never seen so many flies in my life. We ended up cutting our our trip short by a day because we just couldn't handle the flies constantly flying around our heads. It is definitely a beautiful campground and we will most likely be back at some point, but we will definitely check to make sure the bathrooms are open!
Craig M
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: MONT
the new camp manager is awesome !! very helpful and kind was willing to help us out on having visitors and where they can park was always making his rounds more than we have seen in times past or at any other camp, camp was well kept and clean upon our arrival . will for sure
be back it was a pleasure working with him
Kris A
VerifiedJuly 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: MONT
We had a beautiful spot, shady and quiet. However, the parking for our RV was sloped more than we thought and we couldn't raise the front enough to get it level. Therefore, our kitchen and shower drains didn't work. If you have a trailer or RV, this beautiful spot may not work for you either. Fortunately we were only there for a short time. Host greeted us soon after arrival. the wildflowers in the meadows were spectacular and even the flowers walking around the loops were beautiful ..
Location Monte Cristo
Address:
45 South 100 West
Woodruff, UT, 84086
United States
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.
Monte Cristo Campground is accessible via State Route 39, which connects to U.S. Highway 89 approximately 16 miles to the east.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.4614 / -111.497
Elevation: 2702 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- This Campground is in Bear Country Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your site and/or imprisonment Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear
- There is no water available on site; bring all water needed including drinking water This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags
- Dogs or Domestic Pets Owners must -Control dog by a leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times -Clean up dog feces immediately -Limit two dogs per campsite Do not allow dogs to -Threaten or attack people/animals -Interfere with people, vehicles, or property -Cause damage to vegetation or harass wildlife
- Gates open at 7am, close at 10pm. Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site. Max occupancy is 8 people per single site. Reserved sites will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date. Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground. Leave No Trace -Put all trash in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box -Remove all personal property and trash when leaving -Unclean sites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO -Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied site may result in a $5,000 fine. Cleaning animals or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited. Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed. No boisterous behavior. Be courteous to your fellow visitor. Keep noise at a reasonable level. No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle.
- There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends
- Trailers/Campers and RVs: Come with water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited
- First Come First Served (FF) sites For reservable sites, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance You must claim a FF site in person on the day you wish to check-in A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy The only way to know if an FF site is available is to arrive at the campground on the day you plan to check-in Availability cannot be predicted Many sites are in remote locations, we cannot contact camp hosts about availability Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays typically fill more quickly To claim an FF site, you must be physically present, occupy the site, and pay at that time There is no waiting list for FF sites
- Extra Vehicle -$10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check) Firewood -$9
- If you booked at a discount without a Senior or Access pass, you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior or Access passes qualify for discounts and proof of ownership upon arrival is required
- Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; therefore, we do not give refunds for weather or natural conditions Cancellations within 24 hours prior to arrival date will forfeit the entire use fee and a $10 cancellation fee No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund Failure to arrive at the site by 12pm the day after scheduled arrival and does not cancel the reservation, will be charged a $20 service fee and forfeit the first-night use fee
- For more info on visiting Bear Country visit wildawareutah.org wildlife.utah.gov For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules
- Click herefor more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest -For more info, please call Ogden Ranger District at 801-625-5112 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100 -Visit our website gocamputah.comor Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah To reserve a site call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more info click here
- Please note: Utah Recreation is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in their party
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
