Tin Cup Campground
The campground is open year-round with no reservations required. Typical road access begins around July 1 due to snow and road conditions. High-clearance vehicles are recommended for Forest Road 007.
Red Flag Warning issued August 9 at 8:52PM MDT until August 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Winds have backed off below 25 mph and relative humidity has increased. Thus, will allow the Red Flag warning for today to expire at 9 PM MDT this evening. An approaching trough will move through tomorrow and will bring gusty winds. Relative humidity will be continue to be critical tomorrow before monsoon moisture starts moving into the area Wednesday into the rest of the week. Will reissue a Red Flag warning for fire weather zones 475 and 476 for Monday afternoon into the early evening. Will also include fire weather zones 410 and 425 when issue the Red Flag warning for Monday.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 1:13PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
AQAPIH * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality. Air Quality Index is forecast to degrade from Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Custer County. * WHEN...Through 3 PM Monday, August 10th. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
About
Tin Cup Campground is a primitive, no-fee campground located on Loon Creek at the border of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The campground offers 13 first-come, first-served sites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. A vault toilet serves the campground, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the surrounding wilderness. Trails from the campground lead directly into the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, with additional trailheads at Indian Springs, Rat Creek, China Creek, Mayfield Creek, and Monte Cristo. Loop hikes to Indian Springs and Rat Creek are popular options. Activities include hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, and wildlife watching. Stock loading facilities are available for equestrians outside the campground, though horses are not permitted within the campground itself. Access to Tin Cup Campground requires navigating remote forest roads, with high-clearance vehicles recommended for Forest Road 007. The 14-day stay limit applies, and the campground does not receive regular maintenance.
Directions
From Stanley, ID head east on Highway 75 for 13 miles. Turn left onto Yankee Fork Road and go about 8.6 miles. Turn left onto FS Road 40172/Loon Creek Road for about 24 miles. Campground will be on the right. Alternatively, from Sunbeam head north 31 miles on Forest Road 112 and FR 007. High clearance vehicles recommended for FR 007.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 756-5100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Tin Cup Campground | |
| Salmon-Challis NF Alerts |
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