Montpelier Canyon Campground
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Montpelier Canyon Campground provides a rustic camping opportunity next to Highway 89, along Montpelier Creek, at an elevation of 6,400 feet. Montpelier Reservoir is within five miles, offering fishing, boating and canoeing.
The campground offers 15 family sites, two of which are tent-only. Vault toilets are provided, but drinking water is not available. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.
Larger RVs and trailers may have difficulty maneuvering through the campground; please check individual site descriptions for maximum vehicle length. Additionally, campsites within this facility are considered very small and rustic. Driveways are narrow and surrounded by dense vegetation.
Need to Know
- Drinking water is not available at the campground
- Wildlife Caution
- Idaho OHV Safety Message
- Click here for more information on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Natural Features
The campground in situated in dense stands of willow, which help shelter the campground from traffic noise. Montpelier Creek runs alongside the campground.
Nearby Attractions
Beautiful Bear Lake straddles the Utah-Idaho border and is within a 35-minute drive of the campground. Outdoor activities abound at Bear Lake, with endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing, scuba diving, swimming, hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle riding opportunities. Sightseeing and scenic driving are popular activities as well.
Recreation
Montpelier Creek offers rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout fishing. Many visitors make the short drive to Montpelier Reservoir for boating, canoeing and additional fishing opportunities. A boat ramp is located at the reservoir.
Contact Information
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322 N 4TH MONTPELIER ID 83254
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 541-351-1182
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
The campground is located three miles east of Montpelier, Idaho, on U.S. Highway 89.
Available Campsites
- Site 003, Loop MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
