Montpelier Canyon Campground

About this site

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 is 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

Amenities & access

Contact

• 541-351-1182
• https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/caribou-targhee/recreation/montpelier-canyon-campground

Location

42.331281, -111.231918