Caribou National Forest encompasses Montpelier Canyon Campground, a US Forest Service facility that operates from May through September at $13 per night. The campground sits alongside a creek, accessed via a dusty, potholed dirt road that several campers describe as rough and unsuitable for large RVs.
Sites vary considerably in size and layout. Mark M. notes that "lots of shrubs means sites are pretty private," with site #13 backing up to the creek and offering the best combination of shade and level parking. Site #14 works well for vans, while #9 provides more space. Some sites sit on inclines, and a few are overgrown according to recent visitors.
The campground provides vault toilets at two locations - one across from site #13 and another near the entrance with separate facilities for men and women. Fire rings with grills, picnic tables, and a dump station serve the 16 sites, which accommodate RVs up to 30 feet. Cell service varies by carrier, with some reporting no signal. Highway noise reaches the campground but doesn't dominate.
Fishing opportunities exist along the creek, though reviewers mention limited hiking options in the immediate area. The campground sits about three miles from Montpelier, where campers can access additional services including trash disposal at the Oregon/California Trail Center.
Description
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundMontpelier Canyon Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
The campground is located three miles east of Montpelier, Idaho, on U.S. Highway 89.
Address
322 N 4TH
Montpelier, ID 83254
Coordinates
42.3311111 N
111.2319444 W
Connectivity
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T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/4/26
Connectivity
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- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/4/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 25 min from Logan, UT
- 1 hr 31 min from Pocatello, ID
- 2 hrs 3 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 9 min from Ogden, UT
