Reservations are available for this US Forest Service campground operating from June through September at $20-$100 per night. The weathered asphalt access road shows some rough patches, but accommodates RVs up to 58 feet. Sites spread across upper and lower loops within spruce-fir forest mixed with aspens and open understory areas.
Water spigots, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates serve the established sites, though tent pads are not provided. A camp host near the entrance sells firewood to visitors. Some sites connect via small paths, allowing groups with multiple reservations to move between areas without using the main campground road. Skoerber@moscow.com notes "A person could base camp here and explore roads and trails in the area."
Highway 36 runs nearby, creating truck noise that some light sleepers address with earplugs. The campground serves as a winter sports trailhead, with ATV activity common during summer months. Chipmunks frequent the sites, requiring standard food storage in vehicles. Cell service reaches two bars for Verizon users. Bears do not appear to be a significant concern based on camper reports.
The upper loop connects to trails leading toward Emigration Pass and its larger parking area. Summer wildflowers bloom throughout the forest, accompanied by seasonal mosquito populations. For those planning regional trips, the campground provides access to places to camp near Montpelier and surrounding Bear Lake area attractions.
Description
Overview
Emigration Campground is located in 17 miles west of Montpelier, Idaho, just off State Highway 36 in Emigration Canyon. Visitors enjoy exploring the nearby Highline Trail and fishing on local streams.
Recreation
The Highline National Recreation Trail is adjacent to the campground and is considered the premier trail of the Montpelier District. It is open to hikers, bikers, horseback riders, motorcyclists and off-road vehicle riders. The trail stretches 55 miles along the backbone of the Bear River Range and intersects many other trails on the west side of the district.
Facilities
The campground offers 20 single-family sites, three double-family sites and two group sites. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads to and within the campground are paved, and several sites can accommodate 40-foot trailers with pull vehicle. Group Site 3 (RCD) was recently added to the facility and is 1.5 miles west of the main campground on Highway 36. The site has vault toilets and drinking water. A picnic shelter with multiple tables and campfire rings, and small amphitheater are available. Roads and parking areas are gravel.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a quiet canyon forested with pine, spruce and aspen trees. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape and grasses cover the area. Wild huckleberries are abundant in mid-August.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundCaribou National Forest Emigration Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From Montpelier, drive west on U.S. Highway 89 to Ovid, Idaho. At the junction of U.S. 89 and State Highway 36, take the right fork of the \"Y\" onto State Highway 36 and travel approximately 12 miles northwest to the campground. A left hand turn is required to enter the campground.
Address
322 N 4TH
Montpelier, ID 83254
Coordinates
42.37 N
111.5552778 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 1 min from Logan, UT
- 1 hr 32 min from Pocatello, ID
- 1 hr 44 min from Ogden, UT
- 2 hrs 5 min from Idaho Falls, ID
