EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 541-351-1182
- Coordinates
- 42.3700, -111.5553
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.Official page
Is EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND free?
No. EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND?
Emigration Campground is located 17 miles west of Montpelier Idaho. Located on State Highway 36 in Emigration Canyon. From Montpelier drive west on US Highway 89 to Ovid, Idaho. At the Us 89 and State Highway 36 Junction take the right fork of the "Y" onto State Hwy. 36 Approximately 12 miles northwest on Hwy 36 is Emigration Campground. A left hand turn is required to enter campground
Nearby
- Maple Grove Campground10.8 mi
- EIGHT MILE GUARD STATION11.2 mi
- PARIS SPRINGS CAMPGROUND11.6 mi
- Redpoint Campground14.0 mi
- Redpoint Recreation Site14.0 mi
- WILLOW FLAT CAMPGROUND16.3 mi
- MONTPELIER CANYON CAMPGROUND16.8 mi
- Marijuana Flat17.0 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
