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Caribou-Targhee/Emigration
Overview
Emigration Campground, nestled within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest near Ovid, Idaho, offers a tranquil escape into the high-altitude wilderness. Situated at an elevation of approximately 7,300 feet, this seasonal destination provides a cool respite during the heat of summer. The park is characterized by its lush surroundings of Engelmann spruce, subalpine fir, and lodgepole pine, creating a secluded atmosphere for those looking to disconnect and enjoy the natural beauty of the Bear River Range.
Location & Surroundings
The park is located along the banks of Emigration Creek, providing a gentle soundtrack for your stay. Its position on Highway 36 makes it accessible yet remote enough to avoid heavy traffic noise. The surrounding terrain is a mix of dense forest and open meadows, often frequented by local wildlife like moose and deer. The scenic drive to the campground involves navigating winding mountain roads that offer stunning views of the Idaho landscape and the rolling hills of the Caribou-Targhee region.
Amenities & Park Features
As a traditional Forest Service site, the amenities focus on the essentials for a rustic experience. You will find vault toilets and potable water available through hand pumps or faucets distributed throughout the loop. Each site is equipped with a heavy-duty picnic table and a fire ring for evening gatherings. While there are no electricity or sewer hookups, the sites are generally spacious, featuring gravel pads that can accommodate various RV sizes, though owners of very large rigs should check clearance for the mountain roads.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to explore, starting with the Highline National Recreation Trail, which is accessible nearby for hiking and mountain biking. A short drive away, visitors can explore the fascinating limestone formations of Minnetonka Cave. For water lovers, the turquoise waters of Bear Lake are within a reasonable driving distance, offering boating and swimming. The creek itself provides opportunities for bird watching and small-stream fishing right from the comfort of the campground.
Who This Park Is Best For
This destination is ideal for self-contained RVers who prioritize nature over resort-style amenities. It is a perfect match for those seeking a quiet, forested environment with easy access to rugged trail systems. If you enjoy dry camping in a high-elevation setting where the stars are bright and the air is crisp, Emigration Campground offers the authentic mountain experience you are looking for in the heart of the Idaho wilderness.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Jamie Hirschi
Emigration campground is close to Bear Lake, and Montpelier idaho. The bathrooms are clean, and well maintained. We stayed in site 003 and felt like we had plenty of privacy. It was a lovely site to camp in. The campground connects to the highline trail and vehicles under 60 inches wide are allowed. At times four wheelers would race up and down the campground roads not obeying the traffic guidelines within the campground. Highway 36 is also near the campground and you can hear engine breaks at all times of day. This campground also has air traffic overhead regularly.
Marshall Turner
Good place for camping. The camp hosts were great. Well maintained. Valt toilets. Great riding trails. Two thumbs way up 👍👍
kasey lish
Camp ground as a whole is very nice. Shady with good distances between camping spots. Sandy spot next to the bathrooms to set up volleyball nets. My only gripe is camp site 9, don't rent number 9. The entire thing is on a hill and very un even. A nightmare if you're tent camping.
Kim Forbush
Great campground for smaller sized campers who use a single site. We reserved group Site 2. The whole site is set on a hill side which it does not say anything about. It says it will hold 15 vehicle but that would never happen. You would all be stacked domino style in a small parking lot. The “group” area is downhill about 30-40 feet. The tables need some extra help also. The site says it will hold 75 people but it does not have the space for that many. I would only recommend this site if you plan on tenting it and no RVs. But a not many tents.
Jessica Hudson
This campground was absolutely perfect! It was clean, well taken care of, beautiful, and how they got the bathrooms to smell clean I'll never know but always appreciate. The host of the campground was also super nice and does a great job taking care of it. I would definitely stay here again!
Mikki Beadz
Had the place to ourselves. Very quiet and beautiful campground. Had a creek running through it. Definitely will be back later in the season when we can hit the trails.
Amanda King
Been camping up here my entire life. I love it up here. They have flush toilets and running water. The tent sites have enough room between them that you feel apart from other campers. Most of the sites are big enough for a trailer as well. Many fun memories
J Mack
On of my favorite places to camp. Quiet and off the road. Running water and flush toilets. Good size fire pits and plenty of firewood if you are willing to look for it. The campground host was great and managed the kids riding dirt bikes. Plenty of squirrels and chipmunks. Very clean campsites. Would recommend making reservations as it fills up in the weekends.
Kaitlin Barfuss
This is a great campground to come camping with kids. When we went it was pretty empty and very relaxing. Our kids loved riding their bikes up and down the paved roads. Having water and a flushing bathroom was a nice plus. The camp host was friendly also and made sure we didn’t need anything. It’s also close to bear lake which we loved! Will be staying here again.
silvana scott
The campground itself is great. Lots of trees for shade, little creeks, and close to Bear Lake. The problem is the camp hosts. I reserved 2 spaces one for our fifth wheel and another for my brother car camping. My beother wouldn’t arrive until around 7pm so I parked my car in there. The camp hosts came and knocked on our trailer door asking if we would give up our spot for another couple. But I wouldn’t get a refund for the spot I paid for, I would just be letting them have it. I said no. I thought that was a little rude but ignored it. Then the next morning we left for bear lake. One spot had the trailer and one spot was FAIRLY empty due to car camping and driving that car to bear lake. We came back around 7 pm in a torrential downpour. Come to find out they had told another couple they could take our spot while we were gone. This family had completely set up camp in our spot and now it’s was raining and no one was going to move. I was told “Because we left and they’re allowed to do that.” I wanted a refund for the reservation if my family couldn’t stay in their spot we reserved for two nights. They refused. So my family had no where to stay after all day at the lake and they had to drive home about 4 hours in the pouring rain. They didn’t get home until around 1am. Really ruined the trip. We also didn’t get back some of the camp chairs we left at the campsite for when we came back. The sad part is there’s multiple poor reviews of these camp hosts on recreation.gov Please just get some decent camp hosts for the love!!!