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

Activities & Attractions

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Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

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Picnic Table Picnic Table
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Grill
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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5 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 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.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

Overall rating

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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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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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