Idaho · Camping · Montpelier

Emigration Campground

Emigration CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
26
sites
May–Sep
best months

Is Emigration Campground open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 26 sites for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 7,191 ft
  • Near MontpelierMontpelier Ranger District · Caribou-Targhee National Forest

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.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Emigration Campground

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      29° / 7°

      12 wet · 11 snow

    2. Feb

      32° / 9°

      11 wet · 9 snow

    3. Mar

      42° / 18°

      12 wet · 7 snow

    4. Apr

      53° / 27°

      12 wet · 3 snow

    5. May

      64° / 34°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      75° / 40°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 46°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 45°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 36°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 27°

      8 wet · 2 snow

    11. Nov

      43° / 18°

      10 wet · 6 snow

    12. Dec

      30° / 9°

      12 wet · 10 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bern, ID, 9 mi away at 5,964 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Emigration Campground

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