Summit View Campground

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho

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As of October 2026, Summit View Campground is a campground in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho with 19 campsites. Summit View Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Summit View Campground is located at 42.5592° N, 111.2969° W.

people allowed on 16 of 19 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 50

Summit View Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Campsites at Summit View Campground

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Standard 16
Group 3

What an RV fits

30 ft3 sites
35 ft1 site
40 ft3 sites
45 ft2 sites
50 ft5 sites
55 ft1 site
60 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest · Access: Dirt road.

Things to do: hiking, wildlife, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Summit View Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the SUMMIT VIEW CAMPGROUND loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
001	Standard	8	45 ft
002	Standard	8	50 ft
003	Standard	8	40 ft
005	Standard	8	40 ft
006	Standard	8	40 ft
009	Standard	8	60 ft
010	Standard	8	30 ft
011	Standard	8	50 ft
012	Standard	8	50 ft
013	Standard	8	55 ft
014	Group	25	-
015	Group	50	-
016	Group	25	-
017	Standard	8	30 ft
018	Standard	8	30 ft
019	Standard	8	35 ft
020	Standard	8	50 ft
021	Standard	8	50 ft
022	Standard	8	45 ft

About Summit View Campground

Overview

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. Visitors enjoy exploring area trails, including the Great Western Trail, and picking seasonal wild huckleberries.

Recreation

Summit View sits within the Great Western Trail corridor, which offers excellent hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle riding opportunities. The Harrington Peak trail, a 3.5-mile one-way trail to the summit, begins within the campground.

Facilities

The campground contains 18 single-family campsites and three group sites. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. An amphitheater is on-site. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are dirt.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a lodgepole pine forest, where summer grasses and wildflowers are plentiful. During the fall, wild huckleberries can be found in abundance throughout the campground.

Rules and notices at Summit View Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Summit View Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Wildlife Caution

Idaho OHV Safety Message

Click here for more information on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Check-in Time is 2:00pm and Check-out time is 12:00pm

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Summit View Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Summit View Campground?

Summit View Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 19 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Summit View Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Summit View Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Summit View Campground have?

Summit View Campground has 19 campsites.