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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Caribou-Targhee National Forest — riverside, hikingLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min

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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.

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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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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

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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

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

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.
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
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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