Tin Cup Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Tin Cup Campground is a National Forest campground near Stanley, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Tin Cup Campground sits inside Salmon-Challis National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,433 ft
44.5975, -114.8137 in Custer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Tin Cup Campground?
No. Tin Cup Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Tin Cup Campground?
Camping at Tin Cup Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Tin Cup Campground?
No. Tin Cup Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Tin Cup Campground?
Tin Cup Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Tin Cup Campground
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Tin Cup Campground, in a straight line: Sunbeam Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Stanley and campgrounds in Custer.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01