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Montpelier Creek KOA's dedicated pet area provides a fenced space for dogs to exercise while camping near Highway 89. The campground accommodates pets in tent sites, RV spaces with full hookups, and select cabins. Leashed pets are welcome throughout the main camping areas, though specific sections like the pool are off-limits to animals. Bear Lake North RV Park also accepts pets across its tent sites, RV spaces, cabins, and yurt accommodations. Most campgrounds in the region have standard leash policies requiring dogs to be secured at all times when outside designated pet areas. K O A Campgrounds Montpelier offers picnic tables and fire rings at pet-friendly sites, with clean facilities and proximity to outdoor recreation. One reviewer noted the KOA has a creek with nice flow where their dog could cool off during summer months.
Caribou National Forest Emigration Campground provides a forested setting with trails accessible directly from the campsites where leashed dogs can explore. The campground offers picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets with several hiking options nearby. Sites at Paris Springs Campground accommodate pets near the trailhead to Paris Spring, a quarter-mile hike suitable for dogs on leash. Montpelier Canyon Campground sites are more rustic with overgrown areas and minimal facilities. Trails through the surrounding mountains provide additional dog exercise opportunities, though owners should be vigilant about wildlife encounters. Several reviewers mentioned high mosquito activity during summer months, so pet owners should bring appropriate insect protection for themselves and their animals. The area experiences significant temperature variations, with reviewers noting overnight lows dropping below freezing even in early summer.
"Some are definitely better than others - Montpelier Creek was one of the BEST. This is a beautiful KOA."
"Plenty of dog runs."
from $13 / night
Check Availability"There was a little path to the bathrooms."
"Close to lots of attractions in the Bear Lake area, but far enough from everyone else. the campground is in a beautiful forest with lots of trails and space to explore."
from $20 - $100 / night
Check Availability"We were directly next to a river stream which we were able to take our camp chairs and sit in the water. Like our own private oasis."
"This campground does not allow ATV's in the campground but does offer a parking area for your toys just outside the campground entrance. The sites are well spread out throughout the campground."
"We stayed at site 11 right next to the little river and it was so peaceful to fall asleep and wake up to the sound of the flowing water."
from $5 - $10 / night
Check Availability"The campground was in great shape, the drive up to our site was amazingly beautiful, and the campground hosts were very attentive and thoughtful."
"I chose the site near the Paris spring Trailhead. The trail to the spring is about 1/4 mile in and is very beautiful. There were hummingbirds everywhere! And dragon flies too!"
from $17 - $100 / night
Check Availability"The campground is in close proximity to the main canyon road so expect occasional motorbike/atv noise throughout the day."
"Good access to lava hot springs and or bear lake. Decent place to stay up in the mountains. Good trails for atvs, hiking, disconnecting. No real problems."
from $17 - $80 / night
Check Availability"Fairly good access to this campground. Gravel road for several miles but it's wide and graded. Campground roads are gravel."
"The creek also runs nearby which makes it nice and cool. There's vault toilets plenty of spigots, and tent pads at most spots."
from $20 - $120 / night
Check Availability"As I was driving over Salt River Pass I noticed a small dirt road on the side of the highway."
"It’s gorgeous however in my equinox I had to drive half on the edge of the road because the dirt road into the area where other tires go was so deep."
ScoutNarrow road and short driveways, not suited for large rigs. Some sites are overgrown. The best sites are in the 6-16 loop. No trash receptacle but the Oregon/California Trail Center in town has one and an RV dump too. Campground is only about 3 miles from Montpelier ID. I had no cell signal on Verizon.
LegendNice dog park for big and small dogs. At this campground, you are a little close to neighbors but they stagger the trailers so it works. Nice trees for shade. The restrooms were as clean but they were older facilities. No road noise.
GuideDon’t get me wrong. This is not camping. But it’s the perfect spot if you want to be around all the fun action of Lava Hot Springs. You’re walking distance to the river, restaurants, the pool and all the fun stuff in Lava. We were on site #1 which is by the playground and dog park, because we had both on our reservation. At first we were upset at our location, but it was actually great. Everything is clean and well managed and management made sure people kept to the quiet time.
GuideThis was a top notch camp ground. They are going through a major upgrade. Many tiny homes, spots with private hot tubs and fenced in yards, great of you have a dog!! Nice grass dog park. ACS hardware and a full grocery store next door.
GuideI had never been to a KOA campground before but we were driving cross country and were tired. For $43 for a tent site we got a nice patch of grass and a fire pit. It’s clean and comfortable, but definitely a busy place. You are right next to your neighbor but they do try and put you in every-other site for space. Great bathroom facilities, dog park, amenities.
It really depends on what you like. We are tent campers that like forest service campgrounds so this is too busy for us. But a nice spot.
LegendMeticulously cared for family owned and run campground with log cabins. Many pros to this campground... Nice wide sites, most pull through, clean showers and laundry room. The people who run it are super friendly and helpful. Great liquor store and great food truck attached to the grounds. great hook ups, reception and even better WiFi. Only cons are that it is just off Hwy 89, but you don't hear road noise at night. No dog park and is over an hour to Grand Teton and Jackson Hole. We did find great hiking only a few minutes from the campground. We would definitely recommend this place. The owners are constantly out doing improvements, which impressed us a great deal
TravelerThis is an older campground, and space near reservoirs is a hot commodity. The RV park host was very friendly and accommodating. Very clean campground with a nice boat dock and plenty of spaces to get down near the reservoir and fish.
Warning - Some of the spaces felt like extremely close quarters especially with slide outs. The picture below shows one of the older full utility locations. Some units may not have much room to slide out without contacting the utility boxes. Some units offer great shade and an awning next to a shared fire pit, shared picnic table. Some units have a really nice shared grass area between trailers. Also several people here are seasonal campers with monthly rates. This can make finding a space a little more challenging. Call ahead and make sure to get reservations so you can get a spot.
Lot size seems inconsistent between spaces as some feel very cramped and some of the high number units without utilities had larger spaces between them, almost appearing as an extra space between two units people were using for pet/kid play areas.
Dogs are to be kept on leashes, but people should consider short leashes/tie lines as it is easy for pets to cross into adjacent units depending upon where they are staked. Make sure to plan ahead for power adapters. Only one 30amp service so if your planning to run AC, plan to be the first in or coordinate with your neighbor.
ScoutGreat pull-through and the back-in spots are beautiful. Kid, pet friendly, walking distance to food and fun. One of the best KOA’s we have stayed at.
RangerThe people, bathrooms, and showers are all awesome. There is some road noise but not more than you’d get anywhere else. LOTS of shade, right next to the river, pet friendly, and cabins are also able to be rented! Would definitely come here again.
Montpelier, Idaho sits at approximately 5,943 feet elevation in Bear Lake County, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during the day and dropping to 40-50°F at night. The region experiences significant wildlife activity, including moose sightings in riparian areas and beaver dams in many streams. Winter weather can persist into late spring, with some campgrounds reporting snow patches until June.
Creek fishing opportunities: Willow Flat Campground provides access to excellent trout fishing directly from campsites. "My boys could have stayed two weeks fishing the creek! Lots of trout. Saw a moose! The water was freezing, but clean and refreshing," reports Beth B. The creek runs 10 feet from some tent sites, offering immediate fishing access.
Hiking to natural springs: Paris Springs Campground features a quarter-mile trail to a waterfall. "There's a short 5 minute hike right by campground #4 that leads to an cool waterfall. It was a great way to start the morning," notes Jordan K. The area also features abundant wildflowers and hummingbirds along the trail.
Beaver dam observation: At Allred Flat, visitors can view extensive beaver engineering. "Several hiking trails along the creek where beavers have made extensive dams," reports Laura M. The campground offers well-maintained hiking opportunities with wildlife viewing potential throughout the creek corridor.
Private creek-side sites: Montpelier Creek KOA offers secluded water-adjacent sites. "We were directly next to a river stream which we were able to take our camp chairs and sit in the water. Like our own private oasis," writes Shani C. about site #26, which features concrete pads for kitchen setup and direct stream access.
Shaded forest camping: Caribou National Forest Emigration Campground provides heavily wooded sites with privacy. "Lots of sites that really have a lot of privacy and back right up to the forest. Also trails right off the campsite," notes Erin M. The campground features clean facilities and hiking access directly from camping areas.
Wildflower displays: Salt River Pass dispersed area offers seasonal wildflower viewing. "Complete privacy in a giant field of flowers that make the air smell absolutely amazing," reports Makena W. The area typically blooms most vibrantly in early summer, with flowers diminishing by late June according to visitor reports.
Temperature variations: Temperatures can drop dramatically overnight, even in summer months. "We camped here on a Thursday night in July. We did not have a reservation, but we're able to find this spot and several others to chose from on a Monday-Wednesday. Seems it filled up with reservations from thurs-sun," explains Beth B. at Willow Flat Campground.
Site size limitations: Many campgrounds have restricted space for larger vehicles. "The road through the campground has a lot of deep potholes. The sites are small; some are pull through. I don't think I'd tow a camper longer than 20 ft through there," warns a reviewer about Paris Springs Campground.
Water availability: Potable water can be limited or require treatment. "There are hand pump water faucets, but a sign said that water is not tested and water should be boiled or treated prior to drinking. We did not try the water but another camper said he pumped for about 30 times and no water came out," reports Laura M. from Allred Flat.
Kid-friendly water features: Willow Flat Campground offers stream exploration opportunities. "The creek was 10 ft from our tent. Trail for hiking right there and the cleanest bathrooms! Camp host was friendly and helpful with questions about exploring the area," shares Beth B. The campsites near the creek provide natural water play areas.
Playground access: KOA facilities include dedicated play equipment. "There are shaded picnic areas and camping with options for hookups, the standard KOA stuff. A little bonus was the kids playground complete with swings and other toys," notes Alan B. The campground also features a heated pool for additional recreation.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds offer chances to spot local fauna. "We saw a moose!" reports a Willow Flat camper. Early morning and evening hours typically provide the best wildlife spotting opportunities, with campers advised to maintain safe distances.
Site selection for larger rigs: Site leveling can be challenging in some campgrounds. "Sites, however are not very level. 3 sets of gendered handicap accessible vault toilets," notes Laura M. at Allred Flat. "Anyone from tent campers to large trailers can easily find a spot, larger fifth wheels and class A rigs may have a bit of trouble finding a suitable campsite here."
High clearance access concerns: Some dispersed camping requires appropriate vehicles. "The road is HEAVILY rutted, and would be impassible for a regular car, but it was easy to pass in my Sprinter Van," reports Stavros M. about Salt River Pass. Other reviewers confirm: "Rough road but doable in my 2WD 1999 4 runner."
Seasonal timing considerations: Many campgrounds operate on limited schedules. "Passed through this campground late May. It's very secluded, located at the end of the road," notes a reviewer about Paris Springs, which typically operates mid-May through September, with some facilities unavailable early in the season.
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