Can you reserve a site at Montpelier Canyon Campground?

Yes, Montpelier Canyon Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Montpelier Canyon Campground?

30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Montpelier Canyon Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Montpelier Canyon Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Montpelier Canyon Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Montpelier Canyon Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Montpelier Canyon Campground, Idaho — 15 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Montpelier Canyon Campground provides a rustic camping opportunity 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.

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.

Larger RVs and trailers may have difficulty maneuvering through the campground; please check individual site descriptions for maximum vehicle length. Additionally, campsites within this facility are considered very small and rustic. Driveways are narrow and surrounded by dense vegetation.

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.

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.

The facts

Season: May — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
15 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND

Site types

13 Standard Nonelectric
2 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

15 campsites at Montpelier Canyon Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
002	MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	8	🐾
003	MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	13 ft	8	🐾
004	MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
005	MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
007	MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
008	MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	15 ft	8	🐾
009	MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
010	MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
011	MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	15 ft	8	🐾
012	MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
013	MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
014	MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
015	MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
016	MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

The campground is located three miles east of Montpelier, Idaho, on U.S. Highway 89.

42.33111, -111.23194 · 42°19'52.0"N 111°13'55.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	2.5	2.1	1.7	2.0	2.4	1.5	0.8	1.0	1.4	1.8	2.0	2.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.3 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 Montpelier Canyon Campground

Can you reserve a site at Montpelier Canyon Campground?: Yes, Montpelier Canyon Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Montpelier Canyon Campground have?: 15 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Montpelier Canyon Campground?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Montpelier Canyon Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Montpelier Canyon Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Montpelier Canyon Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Montpelier Canyon Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Phone 541-351-1182
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Montpelier Canyon Campground