Montpelier Canyon Campground
Photo · U.S. Forest ServiceThe place
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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 15
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | 001 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | 002 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | 003 | standard nonelectric | 13 ft | — | |
| MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | 004 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | 005 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | 007 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | 008 | standard nonelectric | 15 ft | — | |
| MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | 009 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | 010 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | 011 | standard nonelectric | 15 ft | — | |
| MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | 012 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | 013 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | 014 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | 015 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | 016 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in ID-02. This member’s public-lands record →