State: Idaho
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 13
Elevation: 6237
County: Bear Lake
Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information
About: Montpelier Canyon Campground is located alongside US HWY 89 at an elevation of 6,400 feet in dense stands of willow. Montpelier Creek runs alongside the campground, offering rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout fishing. Montpelier Reservoir is within five miles, with fishing, boating, canoeing, and sightseeing. A boat ramp is onsite.
This campground provides vault toilets and garbage service, but no water. Campers must bring their own supply. Picnic tables, fire rings with grates, and tent pads are located at each campsite. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.
Beautiful Bear Lake straddles the Utah/Idaho border and is within a 35-minute drive from the campground. Outdoor activities abound at Bear Lake, with endless boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, scuba diving, swimming, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and ATV riding opportunities. Sightseeing and scenic driving are popular activities as well.
Fees: $6 (2011)
Usage: Medium
Water: None
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
Directions: Located on the banks of Montpelier Creek, 3 miles east of Montpelier, Idaho on US Hwy. 89.