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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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

Greg F

Verified

July 29, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

2

The bathrooms again were locked off and on all week. Was told the host that the forest service was aware but said they weren’t doing anything about it. BRING IN HONEYBUCKETS then!! There is 1 bathroom to accommodate 20+ camp sites and 1 bathroom to accommodate the group sites. Make sure to bring up water and heaven forbid you have an emergency to go to the bathroom, it’s a walk. We’ve been coming to this campground for over 50 years, but I am getting tired of the bathrooms and water being shut off and locked. Beautiful place, just use the money to fix the dang bathrooms since you charge so much already.

Greg F

Verified

July 29, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

2

The bathrooms again were locked off and on all week. Was told the host that the forest service was aware but said they weren’t doing anything about it. BRING IN HONEYBUCKETS then!! There is 1 bathroom to accommodate 20+ camp sites and 1 bathroom to accommodate the group sites. Make sure to bring up water and heaven forbid you have an emergency to go to the bathroom, it’s a walk. We’ve been coming to this campground for over 50 years, but I am getting tired of the bathrooms and water being shut off and locked. Beautiful place, just use the money to fix the dang bathrooms since you charge so much already.

Greg F

Verified

July 29, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

2

The bathrooms again were locked off and on all week. Was told the host that the forest service was aware but said they weren’t doing anything about it. BRING IN HONEYBUCKETS then!! There is 1 bathroom to accommodate 20+ camp sites and 1 bathroom to accommodate the group sites. Make sure to bring up water and heaven forbid you have an emergency to go to the bathroom, it’s a walk. We’ve been coming to this campground for over 50 years, but I am getting tired of the bathrooms and water being shut off and locked. Beautiful place, just use the money to fix the dang bathrooms since you charge so much already.

Heather B

Verified

July 19, 2023 Stayed at: GS-1, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

4

The group site was good, the out houses were cleaned during our stay. The thing I didn't like is the campground kept sending me emails to update my info, I booked 7 months early. And when I finally did update they charged me 60 more dollars, even though I had already paid the full fee of my stay 7 months earlier. When I tried to get a refund, I was told they increased the nightly cost by $20 a night. Why should that affect my already paid for stay? So don't respond to their emails. And beware of dishonest price policies.

Heather B

Verified

July 19, 2023 Stayed at: GS-1, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

4

The group site was good, the out houses were cleaned during our stay. The thing I didn't like is the campground kept sending me emails to update my info, I booked 7 months early. And when I finally did update they charged me 60 more dollars, even though I had already paid the full fee of my stay 7 months earlier. When I tried to get a refund, I was told they increased the nightly cost by $20 a night. Why should that affect my already paid for stay? So don't respond to their emails. And beware of dishonest price policies.

Heather B

Verified

July 19, 2023 Stayed at: GS-1, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

4

The group site was good, the out houses were cleaned during our stay. The thing I didn't like is the campground kept sending me emails to update my info, I booked 7 months early. And when I finally did update they charged me 60 more dollars, even though I had already paid the full fee of my stay 7 months earlier. When I tried to get a refund, I was told they increased the nightly cost by $20 a night. Why should that affect my already paid for stay? So don't respond to their emails. And beware of dishonest price policies.

larry c

Verified

July 11, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

4

Such a great campground!

larry c

Verified

July 11, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

4

Such a great campground!

larry c

Verified

July 11, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

4

Such a great campground!

Ryan G

Verified

June 30, 2023 Stayed at: GS-2, Loop: EMIGRATION CAMPGROUND

5

Awesome place for our group. Restrooms were cleaned daily

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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