Emigration Campground

EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND
EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND
EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND
EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND
EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

20 total sites · $40.60 avg/night

RV Sites

20 sites · $34-$100 range

$40.60/night

average

About Emigration Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 20

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Feb
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Jul
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

20 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 003, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$34
/ per night
🚐 GS-1, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$100
/ per night
🚐 GS-2, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
$100
/ per night

Reviews (215)

What Guests Are Saying

Emigration Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting, with friendly and helpful camp hosts who maintain clean facilities. Campers appreciate the ATV trails nearby and the picturesque scenery, making it a great spot for outdoor activities. However, some challenges include cleanliness issues with restrooms, uneven campsites, and occasional disturbances from wildlife or other campers.

Review Summary

3.8
215 reviews
5
46.0%
99
4
19.5%
42
3
15.3%
33
2
7.4%
16
1
11.6%
25

Kirt L

Verified

September 13, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

5

Campground was very clean. Host was great, very friendly. Campsite were very spacious. Will stay here again

Kirt L

Verified

September 13, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

5

Campground was very clean. Host was great, very friendly. Campsite were very spacious. Will stay here again

Kirt L

Verified

September 13, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

5

Campground was very clean. Host was great, very friendly. Campsite were very spacious. Will stay here again

Kirk M

Verified

June 16, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

3

Good but the campground did not have water when we arrived. Water was turned at the end of our stay but it was not drinkable.

Kirk M

Verified

June 16, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

3

Good but the campground did not have water when we arrived. Water was turned at the end of our stay but it was not drinkable.

Kirk M

Verified

June 16, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

3

Good but the campground did not have water when we arrived. Water was turned at the end of our stay but it was not drinkable.

Lidvin K

Verified

August 4, 2022 Stayed at: 019, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

5

Nice and peaceful, restrooms were clean. Great camp host

Hailey L

Verified

August 4, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

2

Most of the bathrooms were out of order :(

Lidvin K

Verified

August 4, 2022 Stayed at: 019, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

5

Nice and peaceful, restrooms were clean. Great camp host

Hailey L

Verified

August 4, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

2

Most of the bathrooms were out of order :(

Location Emigration Campground

Address:
322 N 4 Th
Montpelier, ID, 83254
United States

Highway access

Emigration Campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 89 and State Highway 36. U.S. Highway 89 runs west from Montpelier and connects to State Highway 36, which leads directly to the campground.

Elevation: 2192 feet

Distance to downtown

17 mi drive to downtown Montpelier (about 21 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Wildlife Caution
  • Idaho OHV Safety Message
  • An additional $6 fee will be collected at the campground for extra vehicles
  • Click here for more information on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Last updated: September 8, 2026

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