Star Valley Ranch Resort
Camping business nearby (~46 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

MONTPELIER, Idaho
Free — you'll pick up right here.
An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
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25 active alerts in Caribou-Targhee National Forest; most severe: 04-15-26-302 Tunnel Fire Closure
USFSPosted May 8 · checked 10 h ago
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Clouds, high 73°F / low 43°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for campground
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Live from Recreation.gov for Montpelier Canyon Campground.
Montpelier Canyon Campground
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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.
Active alerts for Caribou-Targhee National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
04-15-23-210 - Grandview Boat Ramp Order
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
04-15-23-209 - Big Springs Area Closure
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
04-15-23-208 - Big Hole Summer Travel
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
04-15-23-207 - South Fork Snake River Restriction
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
04-15-23-204 - Crestline Trailhead Stay Limit
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
04-15-23-203 - Construction Debris Wood Pallets
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
04-15-23-202 - Wilderness Camping (Grazing)
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
04-15-23-201 - Traffic and Alcohol
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
04-15-23-211 - Sawtell Peak Road Closure
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
04-15-23-213 - Targhee Common Loon
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
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Star Valley Ranch Resort
Camping business nearby (~46 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet