Emigration Campground

Campground · Idaho · 26 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Cache National Forest (NF) · Open Access

26
Bookable sites
58 ft
Max rig length
up to 150
People per site
7,190 ft
Elevation
EMIGRATION 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.

The facts

  • Season: June — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 26 bookable sites
  • Vehicles up to 58 ft
  • Up to 150 people per site
  • Loops: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

Site types

  • 23 Standard Nonelectric
  • 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

26 campsites at Emigration Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
003EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft16 🐾
004EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft8 🐾
005EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
006EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
007EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
008EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
009EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
010EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
011EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft16 🐾
012EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
013EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved58 ft8 🐾
014EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
015EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
016EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
017EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
018EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
019EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft16 🐾
020EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
021EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8 🐾
022EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
023EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved35 ft8 🐾
024EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
025EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
GS-1EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDGroup Standard Nonelectric—Paved25 ft50 🐾
GS-2EMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDGroup Standard Nonelectric—Paved25 ft75 🐾
GS-3 RCDEMIGRATION CAMPGROUNDGroup Shelter Nonelectric—Gravel—150

Getting there

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.

42.37000, -111.55528 · 42°22'12.0"N 111°33'19.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in5.04.34.03.83.51.91.11.22.03.13.55.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Emigration Campground

Can you reserve a site at Emigration Campground?
Yes, Emigration Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Emigration Campground have?
26 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Emigration Campground?
58 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Emigration Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Emigration Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Emigration Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Emigration Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Emigration Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Emigration Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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