CM Campgrounds MapFederal campground finder

LORISTICA GROUP CAMPGROUND

May, Idaho · USDA Forest Service

RVTent
LORISTICA GROUP CAMPGROUND — official Recreation.gov photo

Photo: Recreation.gov

About

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.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.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.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.

Directions

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.

Location

Map tiles © OpenStreetMap.

Details

State
Idaho
City / area
May
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Campsites
1
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$30 / night
Rating
5.00 / 5 (1 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer

Reserve on Recreation.gov

Nearby campgrounds