Malad Summit Campground

4350 Cliffs Drive, Pocatello, Idaho, United States
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The entrance to Malad Summit Campground
Tables at Malad Summit
Road sign leading to Malad Summit Campground
A campsite at Malad Summit
The creek at Malad Summit

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About Malad Summit Campground

Malad Summit Campground is situated next to Mill Creek, just 14 mi north of Malad, Idaho, at an elevation of 6.1 ft. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle riding on the area's many trails.

Available sites

5 total sites
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Activities & Attractions

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Hiking

Hiking

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Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

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  • Picnic Table
  • Grill
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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5 Sites Available

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🚐 002, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 004, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 008, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel

Reviews

91 reviews

Summary

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Malad Summit Campground offers a peaceful and scenic retreat with friendly and helpful camp hosts, ensuring a pleasant experience for visitors. The campground is clean, well-maintained, and features beautiful surroundings, including a nearby creek and shaded areas. However, some guests reported issues with site reservations, highlighting the importance of confirming site availability in advance.

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4.3

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Brittany O

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October 26, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

We booked a reservation in advance and when we got there people were at our site. They were told it was open and the camp ground manager gave them our site. The camp ground manager was gone and we were left trying to figure out what to do for an hour. Luckily we got a hold of someone on the phone and were able to find another site but it was poorly planned and very frustrating. I would call in advance and make sure your site is available. So frustrating.

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Brittany O

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October 26, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

We booked a reservation in advance and when we got there people were at our site. They were told it was open and the camp ground manager gave them our site. The camp ground manager was gone and we were left trying to figure out what to do for an hour. Luckily we got a hold of someone on the phone and were able to find another site but it was poorly planned and very frustrating. I would call in advance and make sure your site is available. So frustrating.

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Steven O

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October 6, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

Quiet, clean and colorful for fall. Camp host made himself known ,if I needed anything and seemed to run a tight ship. Great experience

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Steven O

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October 6, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

Quiet, clean and colorful for fall. Camp host made himself known ,if I needed anything and seemed to run a tight ship. Great experience

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Grant N

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September 28, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

There was no camp host during our stay. Our site had paintings obviously by children on some of the trees and rocks. The site was not cleaned. The toilet had very little toilet paper, we had to use our own by the morning.

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Grant N

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September 28, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

There was no camp host during our stay. Our site had paintings obviously by children on some of the trees and rocks. The site was not cleaned. The toilet had very little toilet paper, we had to use our own by the morning.

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william V

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August 27, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

The campground was a great summer experience for our rv dry camp retreat.
The camp host was friendly and helpful.

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william V

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August 27, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

The campground was a great summer experience for our rv dry camp retreat.
The camp host was friendly and helpful.

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Jodie A

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August 17, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

Campground was nice and shady. We really love staying here. The Camp host was very friendly.

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Jodie A

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August 17, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

Campground was nice and shady. We really love staying here. The Camp host was very friendly.

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Location & Directions for Malad Summit Campground

4350 Cliffs Drive, Pocatello, ID 83204 United States

Elevation: 1,893 ft

Getting There

From Malad, travel north on Interstate 15 for 11 mi, to exit 22, Devil Creek Reservoir. Continue just over 3 mi north on Highway 191. Turn west and cross the highway on Forest Road 041 and continue just over 3 mi on a maintained gravel road, to th...

Nearest town

Pocatello, ID - 51 mi

About 56 min to downtown

Highway access

Malad Summit Campground is accessible via Interstate 15, approximately 11 miles south. From there, Highway 191 provides further access north.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Malad Summit Campground is managed by Pinnacle Parks Llc under a special use permit with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. For questions please contact 208-757-3999 between the hours of .
  • The campground has first-come, first-serve campsites and reservable campsites. Visitors can first check with the campground host for available campsites. If the campground host is not available, visitors must check if the campsite is occupied, and if available pay at the fee tube. 
  • There are no electric, water, or sewer site hookups at this campground. 
  • An additional fee of $5 will be collected on-site for extra vehicles parked in a campsite. The Allowable Vehicle/Driveway Details section has information on maximum vehicles allowed for individual campsites. Single Sites: 1 vehicle, Double Sites: 2 vehicles 
  • Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground
  • Horses are not allowed at the campground
  • 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.

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