Montpelier Canyon Campground
Its 15 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Peak Season: Single Site: $10 per night. Montpelier Canyon Campground is a National Forest campground near Montpelier, Idaho.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 30 ft
- Max RV length
Montpelier Canyon Campground sits inside Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Peak Season: Single Site: $10 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 15
- Tent sites
- 2
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
- ✕ Toilets
On site: Fire rings and pets allowed. No potable water and no toilets.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
15 sites; the longest takes a 30 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 001 |
| 002 | MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 002 |
| 003 | MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 13 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 003 |
| 004 | MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 004 |
| 005 | MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 005 |
| 007 | MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 007 |
| 008 | MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 15 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 008 |
| 009 | MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 009 |
| 010 | MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 010 |
| 011 | MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 15 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 011 |
| 012 | MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 012 |
| 013 | MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 013 |
| 014 | MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 014 |
| 015 | MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 015 |
| 016 | MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 016 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,400 ft
42.3316, -111.2305 in Bear Lake. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Montpelier Canyon Campground?
Sites at Montpelier Canyon Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233853).
How much does it cost to camp at Montpelier Canyon Campground?
Camping at Montpelier Canyon Campground costs Peak Season: Single Site: $10 per night.
How many campsites does Montpelier Canyon Campground have?
Montpelier Canyon Campground has 15 campsites, including 2 tent sites.
Does Montpelier Canyon Campground have RV hookups?
No. Montpelier Canyon Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 30 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Montpelier Canyon Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Montpelier Canyon Campground; 13 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Montpelier Canyon Campground?
No. Montpelier Canyon Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Montpelier Canyon Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Montpelier Canyon Campground.
Who manages Montpelier Canyon Campground?
Montpelier Canyon Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Montpelier Canyon Campground
Swimming nearby
The nearest swimming hole to Montpelier Canyon Campground, in a straight line: Bear Lake (swimming hole, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Montpelier and campgrounds in Bear Lake.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30