Montpelier Canyon Campground
Montpelier Canyon Campground is located 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.
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.
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 and are very tight for large vehicles.
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.
Season: Late May-Early September
After season: Open, first Come/First Served; No fee, No Toilets, No Water
Montpelier Canyon Campground
Reservations
Make Reservations HereSeason: Late May-Early September
After Season: Open, No fees; No water; No Toilets; first come/first served basis.
General Information
Late May-Early September
Open 24 hours/day
Overnight Use:
Peak Season: Single Site: $10 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per night
Non-Peak: No Fee
Address: 322 North 4th Street Montpelier, ID 83254
Phone: (208) 847-0375
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 42.33164377
Longitude: -111.2305054
Directions
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
42.33111, -111.23194
42°19'52"N, 111°13'55"W
The campground is located three miles east of Montpelier, Idaho, on U.S. Highway 89.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
