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Summit View Campground

Caribou-Targhee National Forest — riverside, hiking

Location: DUCK CREEK, ID, ID

Price: From $17 per night

Price range: $17–$80 per night

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (42 reviews)

Season: May through October

Summit View Campground is located eight miles east of U.S. Highway 30, near Georgetown, Idaho. It is in a forested setting, high in the Bear River Range.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/summit-view-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Summit View Campground is a forested campground in the Bear River Range near Georgetown, Idaho, offering excellent access to the Great Western Trail corridor for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, with well-spaced sites and plenty of shade from surrounding trees.

Wildlife alert: Wapiti, Bald Eagle, American Badger, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Uinta Ground Squirrel, and Least Chipmunk have been documented in the area.

Insider tips for Summit View Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Site #1 is a pull-through suitable for two trailers Bring a self-contained RV or be prepared for limited hookups; no hookups available

Skip Summit View Campground if: You require RV hookups — this campground has none. You need reliable water access — Google reviews report broken pipes causing water outages. You prefer quiet camping — the area is heavily used by ATVs.

Best time to visit Summit View Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Clear Creek Guard Station (MONTPELIER, ID), Diamond Creek Guard Station (Montpelier, ID), Johnson Guard Station (Montpelier, ID), Eight Mile Guard Station (MONTPELIER, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Summit View Campground

Cell signal at Summit View Campground (DUCK CREEK, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    DUCK CREEK, ID, ID★ 3.8 (42 reviews)From $17/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Summit View Campground is located eight miles east of U.S. Highway 30, near Georgetown, Idaho. It is in a forested setting, high in the Bear River Range.

    Best for:HikersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:TentRV
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV60 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Vault Toilets

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You require RV hookups — this campground has none✕ You need reliable water access — Google reviews report broken pipes causing water outages✕ You prefer quiet camping — the area is heavily used by ATVs

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early as this is a popular federal campground

    Site #1 is a pull-through suitable for two trailers

    Bring a self-contained RV or be prepared for limited hookups; no hookups available

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally during these months only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Wapiti, Bald Eagle, American Badger, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Uinta Ground Squirrel, and Least Chipmunk have been documented in the area.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    541-351-1182· Caribou-Targhee National Forest
    Getting there →

    From Georgetown, Idaho, turn east on County Road 102. Travel two miles, and turn left on Forest Road 095 (the sign indicates the Left Fork of Georgetown Canyon). Continue about six miles, to the campground.

    Campground entrance

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Caribou-Targhee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Caribou-Targhee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
    • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Summit View Campground cost per night?+
    Summit View Campground costs $17–$80 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Summit View Campground open?+
    Summit View Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Summit View Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Summit View Campground?+
    Summit View Campground can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Summit View Campground?+
    Summit View Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Summit View Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Summit View Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Summit View Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Summit View Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    ●Data sources on this page
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    recreation.gov · RIDB API
    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
    api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
    airquality.googleapis.com
    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
    broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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    Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
    maps.googleapis.com
    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
    ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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    $17 /night★ 3.8 (42)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Clear Creek Guard Station

    MONTPELIER, ID

    From $35/night

    Diamond Creek Guard Station

    Montpelier, ID

    From $35/night

    Johnson Guard Station

    Montpelier, ID

    From $60/night

    Eight Mile Guard Station

    MONTPELIER, ID

    From $60/night

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