Montpelier, Idaho · source-address fallback
Emigration Campground
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USDA Forest Service25Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
25Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 25 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
25
Vehicle limit
25
Vehicle length
25
Driveway entry
23
Shade
25
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
23
Group Standard Nonelectric
2
Operator 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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THE ACTUAL SITES
25 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 25 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 003 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 004 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 005 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 006 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 007 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 008 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 009 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 010 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 011 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 012 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 013 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 58 ft Tent: 58 ft Trailer: 58 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 014 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 015 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 016 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 017 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 018 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 019 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 020 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 021 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 022 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 023 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 024 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 025 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site GS-1 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 50 people 10 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site GS-2 EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 75 people 15 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |