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Malad Summit Campground

The entrance to Malad Summit Campground
Tables at Malad Summit
The creek at Malad Summit

About Malad Summit Campground

Malad Summit Campground is situated next to Mill Creek, just 14 miles north of Malad, Idaho, at an elevation of 6,100 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle riding on the area's many trails.

Number of accommodations: 5

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 23 to Sep 20

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

5 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (78)

What Guests Are Saying

Malad Summit Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting with clean facilities, friendly camp hosts, and well-maintained sites surrounded by greenery and water features. Many guests enjoyed the quiet atmosphere and spacious lots, making it ideal for smaller trailers. However, some faced issues with reservations and site cleanliness, highlighting the importance of confirming site availability in advance.

Review Summary

4.3
78 reviews
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61.5%
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Emily W

Verified

July 13, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

5

Gorgeous campground! Nicely spaced lots, so much greenery, and the little creeks are beautiful and fun to wade in. We all loved it. Make sure to pick up your supplies well ahead of the campground--there isn't much close by in terms of stores.

Emily W

Verified

July 13, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

5

Gorgeous campground! Nicely spaced lots, so much greenery, and the little creeks are beautiful and fun to wade in. We all loved it. Make sure to pick up your supplies well ahead of the campground--there isn't much close by in terms of stores.

Joe S

Verified

June 5, 2024 Stayed at: 006, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

4

Very secluded location. Restrooms were very clean. The only downside were the bugs in the afternoon and evening.

Joe S

Verified

June 5, 2024 Stayed at: 006, Loop: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

4

Very secluded location. Restrooms were very clean. The only downside were the bugs in the afternoon and evening.

Jonah S

September 17, 2023

1

This is such a beautiful area that means so much to myself and my family. Over the past couple years we have watched the new camp hosts ruin the campground and the experience of campers here. I highly recommend camping outside of the campground just to avoid the camphosts and their power trip. When camping in the campground, expect the hosts to walk through your camp without notice/rummage around your things while you're gone/and threaten to call the cops as soon as they meet you. You can follow all the rules and the hosts will still greet you with a threat of calling the cops if you "choose to act up." The inconvenience of camping outside of the campground is absolutely worth it if it means avoiding these terrible indiviudals that have been put in as camphosts.

Jonah S

September 17, 2023

1

This is such a beautiful area that means so much to myself and my family. Over the past couple years we have watched the new camp hosts ruin the campground and the experience of campers here. I highly recommend camping outside of the campground just to avoid the camphosts and their power trip. When camping in the campground, expect the hosts to walk through your camp without notice/rummage around your things while you're gone/and threaten to call the cops as soon as they meet you. You can follow all the rules and the hosts will still greet you with a threat of calling the cops if you "choose to act up." The inconvenience of camping outside of the campground is absolutely worth it if it means avoiding these terrible indiviudals that have been put in as camphosts.

Craig S

June 28, 2023

3

The mosquitos were really bad. Without a wood fire it was impossible to be outside our tents. Once we started and kept a fire going, including some greener wood branches to make more smoke, we were able to keep them at bay. Once the fire was out we had to retreat to our tents or car to avoid being carried away by them. We got to the campsite after several days of hard rain, so that is why they were so thick. The out houses were great, smelled not too bad, if you keep the lid down when not in use, and the door to it shut at all times. Scenery up the trail head was wonderful, but you had to keep moving or be eaten alive by mosquitos. We forgot our deet spray, out bad.

Craig S

June 28, 2023

3

The mosquitos were really bad. Without a wood fire it was impossible to be outside our tents. Once we started and kept a fire going, including some greener wood branches to make more smoke, we were able to keep them at bay. Once the fire was out we had to retreat to our tents or car to avoid being carried away by them. We got to the campsite after several days of hard rain, so that is why they were so thick. The out houses were great, smelled not too bad, if you keep the lid down when not in use, and the door to it shut at all times. Scenery up the trail head was wonderful, but you had to keep moving or be eaten alive by mosquitos. We forgot our deet spray, out bad.

Gaylord F

June 15, 2023

4

I reserved site 5 but set up in site 7 as it was not reserved. I pd on line for site 5 and 7 was the same price. Camp hosts insisted I pay them for site 7 as well. They also insisted on paying for an extra car even tho my Motorhomes was a small van and took up less space than a small trailer. I stated my case but they insisted firmly. So I paid it.
Bathrooms were clean and overall a good camping place.

Gaylord F

June 15, 2023

4

I reserved site 5 but set up in site 7 as it was not reserved. I pd on line for site 5 and 7 was the same price. Camp hosts insisted I pay them for site 7 as well. They also insisted on paying for an extra car even tho my Motorhomes was a small van and took up less space than a small trailer. I stated my case but they insisted firmly. So I paid it.
Bathrooms were clean and overall a good camping place.

Location Malad Summit Campground

Address:
4350 Cliffs Drive
Pocatello, ID, 83204
United States

Highway access

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

Latitude & Longitude: 42.3503 / -112.276

Elevation: 1893 feet

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: June 4, 2026

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