About Malad Summit Guard Station
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Hiking
Skiing
Year-round
Hiking
Winter
Skiing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
01, Loop: MSGS
- 15 guests
- Pet Friendly
Site Details
Reviews (26)
What Guests Are Saying
Malad Summit Guard Station offers a beautiful, clean cabin surrounded by serene creeks and trees, providing excellent privacy and comfortable accommodations. Guests appreciated the well-maintained facilities, including the outhouse and comfortable beds, and enjoyed relaxing on the porch despite some minor concerns about the lack of screen doors and water availability. Overall, it is highly recommended for a peaceful getaway, with plans for return visits by many guests.
What Guests Are Saying
Malad Summit Guard Station offers a beautiful, clean cabin surrounded by serene creeks and trees, providing excellent privacy and comfortable accommodations. Guests appreciated the well-maintained facilities, including the outhouse and comfortable beds, and enjoyed relaxing on the porch despite some minor concerns about the lack of screen doors and water availability. Overall, it is highly recommended for a peaceful getaway, with plans for return visits by many guests.
Review Summary
Nathan F
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: MSGS
Great time. Plenty of outlets. Plenty of heat. Fridge worked great. Outhouse super clean.
Dan T
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: MSGS
We were very impressed with the location. The toilet had just been mopped when we arrived and the entire bathroom had a very clean scent and feeling to it.
The cabin itself is older and while there want anything specifically dirty about it, it just showed its age. Do not think you are "glamping" here as it is not a resort experience, but the facility was well maintained and we thought it was well worth the price.
We appreciate those who are working to keep the property up because it was clearly being maintained.
We brought four-wheelers and had a blast riding the many trails nearby.
Annette B
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: MSGS
there's mice under front bed in the wall, caught 1 then trap broke, lots of dust made me have issues in mornings, no handrails on porches makes it hard to get in if you have mobility issues like me , walk to our house is scary at night . lots of black widows, behind shower stall. cleaned some of it. polished table and cleaned rust off coffee pot, frigs works great just don't put dial up past 3 or it freezes stuff . , no dishes so bring your our or go to the thrift store in town, there's several in Pocatello ,google maps i found lots . habitat store has shower heads w hoses you can buy cheap to use to clean and fill mop bucket .igo store has cleaning stuff too cheap. Found lots of stuff there to use there.
Jason F
VerifiedApril 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: MSGS
My favorite place to go.
Tiffany B
VerifiedDecember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: MSGS
We had a fantastic stay at the Malad Summit Guard Station. Even before we got there, everyone we spoke with was super helpful.
We did what another reviewer suggested to lock the gate during our stay and we had no issues with others invading the space.
The stove, fridge, and space heater all worked. The beds were comfortable. We didn't know that the outlets would work but they did so that was a nice bonus.
We had spotty service on our phones but we were camping so that wasn't an issue for us.
We'd absolutely stay there again and recommend it to others!
Joe B
VerifiedDecember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: MSGS
An almost winter visit for us and we were surprised to see electrical hooked up to this cabin. No running water so we couldn't take a warm shower and there's no toilet inside (for summer visits). There are two wall heater units, a radiant heat stove, and even a fume hood. The mattresses are acceptable to sleep on and shouldn't require additional padding.
Joshua T
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: MSGS
Rick was an awesome host and it was very nice and peaceful to stay there. We were sure to lock the gate so we didn't have the experiences some folks have said about random folks driving in there trying to camp. That would suck.
Annette B
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: MSGS
we arrived before dark ,the water didn't shut off in the kitchen sink and dripped all night ,moved it to the side to dampen the noise, was more run down than last visited in 2015 , kitchen sink faucet needs repaired missing handle ,, though this time it did have underground electricity hooked up and outlets for fans and other things you bring ,floor needs some t.l.c., beds were more comfortable this time but you may want to bring mattress protector covers since the ones on them fall off .out house was clean ,shower was hot and was a bit dirty around it but hard to clean anyways with what was there to clean with ,over all ,was fine for the price ,nothing to write home about .
Jay Sharon S
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: MSGS
Cabin was very clean. Beautiful area. Wildlife every morning & evening. The only problem was other people do not respect the fence/gate. Utah residents came in several times to play on their ATV’s or set up camp 😳 Thank you Forest Service for providing a nice place.
Jay Sharon S
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: MSGS
Very peaceful. A lot cleaner than I thought it would be. The caretaker, Ric, was very nice.
Location & Directions for Malad Summit Guard Station
4350 Cliffs Drive, Pocatello, ID 83204 United States
Elevation: 1,829 ft
Getting There
Malad Guard Station is located 11 mi north of Malad, ID. On 1-15, take Exit 22 (Devil Creek Reservoir). Go north on N. Old Highway 191 for 3.5 mi. Turn left on E11000N/Forest Road 041 and cross over the interstate, drive 1.3 mi. At the bend keep ...
Malad Guard Station is located 11 mi north of Malad, ID. On 1-15, take Exit 22 (Devil Creek Reservoir). Go north on N. Old Highway 191 for 3.5 mi. Turn left on E11000N/Forest Road 041 and cross over the interstate, drive 1.3 mi. At the bend keep right and continue on Forest Road 041 road for another mile. At the forest boundary there will be a Malad Summit Cabin sign and entrance gate. The cabin is located a few hundred feet past the entrance gate. Call the Westside Ranger District for winter parking instructions and access at 208-236-7500.
Highway access
Malad Summit Guard Station is located approximately 11 miles north of Malad, ID, accessible via I-15 at Exit 22, followed by N. Old Highway 191.
Policies & Rules
General
- Malad Summit Guard Station 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 8am and 9pm.
- An access code for the gate and door is sent in the reservation confirmation email.
- Induction stove heating element will only activate if cookware is placed on the stovetop. Cookware must be made of a magnetic material.
- Shower facility, oven and refridgerator are no longer available. Guests should plan on bringing their own coolers for cold food storage.
- No water is available at the cabin during winter months beginning late September through May. Winter guests should bring their own water.
- Forest road 041 is not maintained/plowed in the winter months. When snow accumulation doesn't allow for vehicles to access the cabin via Forest Road 041, cabin renters can park at the overnight winter parking area past the cattleguard at the USFS boundary. Cabin renters should not park on private property before the cattleguard. The overnight parking area is signed and can accommodate up to 4 vehicles. Renters can hike, snowshoe, cross-country ski, or snowmobile to Malad Summit Guard Station.
- Please leave the cabin clean for the next occupant.
- This is a pack-it-in/pack-it-out facility.
- Smoking is prohibited.
- Pets are allowed, but guests must ensure no damage to furnishings and no harassment of wildlife; guests must clean up after their animals.
- Please make sure fires in the outside campfire ring are extinguished completely before leaving the cabin. Abandoning campfires during any point in your stay at the cabin can result in a violation. Since water is not available during the off season at the cabin, please bring extra water to help extinguish a campfire.
- Off-road vehicle stickers are required for ATVs, motorcycles, and snowmobiles using the area
- Guests should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting remote cabins; click here to learn more
- Click here for more information about 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