Monte Cristo Range Dispersed

U.S. Forest ServiceFree CampingNear Ogden, Utah

High-elevation dispersed camping in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest along the Monte Cristo Range. Dense aspen groves and meadows with excellent fall color. Popular with hunters in autumn and hikers in summer.

Coordinates
41.4680, -111.4970
Land Agency
U.S. Forest Service
Elevation
7,800 ft
Max Stay
14 days
Cell Service
weak
Water Available
Nearby (filter/treat before use)

Location

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Access Notes

Highway 39 east from Huntsville through Ogden Canyon. Forest roads branch off the main highway. Most sites accessible by 2WD when dry. Seasonal road closures November through May.

Free Camping near Ogden

Monte Cristo Range Dispersed is one of the closest free dispersed camping options to Ogden, Utah. Located on U.S. Forest Service land at 7,800 feet elevation, this spot offers a no-cost alternative to developed campgrounds in the area. No reservation is required.