Malad Summit Campground

Caribou-Targhee National Forest, ID · ≈37 mi to Pocatello
Sites
6
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
37 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs with pull-through sites
  • Hikers and biking enthusiasts
  • Fishing and wildlife viewing
  • Campers with pets
  • ADA-accessible camping

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing water or sewer hookups
  • Those seeking nearby town amenities
  • Boondocking without any hookups

Connectivity

Best bet: AT&TUsable 5G — good enough to stay connected · 2 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon
AT&TLTE
T-Mobile5G

What's here

5 Standards (no Hookups)
1 Group Standard (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · largest capacity: 125 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedPets allowedShade
Activities
BikingCampingFishingHikingWildlife Viewing
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Workable for mid-size rigsRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Pocatello, ~37 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USFS

Overview

Overview 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. Recreation Mill Creek offers cutthroat and rainbow trout fishing. Numerous trails begin nearby, including the 12-mile multi-use Summit Trail, which connects with Farmers Canyon, East Elkhorn and Wright Creek trails. Old Canyon and South Canyon trails begin a short distance from the campground. Facilities The campground is open year-round and contains one large group site that can accommodate up to 125 people. It is equipped with large picnic tables, a serving table, a grill, a campfire ring with benches, tent pads and a gravel parking area. 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. Single-family campsites and one double site campsite are also available within the campground. Each campsite is equipped with a table, campfire ring, and grill. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel. Security is provided by the host and periodic patrols by the county sheriff. 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 8am and 9pm.. Natural Features The campground is settled in a dense forest of maple trees, which offer plentiful shade. Stately Douglas fir trees dot the landscape. The campground receives snow throughout the winter. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (208) 757-3999.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground