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EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

Forest Service campground in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho County with 26 sites, Reservations may be available.

EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

Campground Details

Season
Reservations may be available
Rate
$20-100/night
Sites
26
Accessible sites
Not listed
Max RV length
58 ft
Phone
Not listed
County
Idaho
Parent area
Caribou-Targhee National Forest

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.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.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.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.

What the Source Lists

Activities

WILDLIFE VIEWINGVISITOR CENTERHUNTINGHORSEBACK RIDINGHIKINGFISHINGCAMPINGBOATINGBIKING

Camping styles

TentRVTrailer

Reservation type

Site-Specific

Location Notes

Address
322 N 4TH, MONTPELIER, ID
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.
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Source Notices

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Wildlife Caution

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Idaho OHV Safety Message

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An additional $6 fee will be collected at the campground for extra vehicles

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Click here for more information on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest

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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.

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Check-in Time is 2:00pm and Check-out time is 12:00pm

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