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Malad Summit Campground

Caribou-Targhee National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: POCATELLO, ID, ID

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$80 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (39 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.The campground is settled in a dense forest of maple trees, which offer plentiful shade. Stately Douglas fir trees dot the landscape.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/malad-summit-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Malad Summit Campground offers a peaceful, well-maintained setting next to Mill Creek with excellent trout fishing and access to 12+ miles of multi-use trails. Campers consistently praise the helpful camp host and clean facilities.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks, Mule Deer, and Uinta Ground Squirrels frequent the area.

Insider tips for Malad Summit Campground: Camp host Lamar goes above and beyond — build a relationship with the host upon arrival. Water spigots lack trailer fill capability; bring creative solutions for RV water needs. Arrive early — federal campground with only 6 sites requires booking well in advance.

Skip Malad Summit Campground if: You have a large RV trailer — the road in is extremely narrow and may cause difficulty.. You require RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You need modern restroom facilities — vault toilets only, though kept clean..

Best time to visit Malad Summit Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data, though seasonal operations noted as a known issue..

Nearby campgrounds: Malad Summit Guard Station (POCATELLO, ID), Third Creek Group Site (POCATELLO, ID), Scout Mountain Campground (POCATELLO, ID), Mink Creek Group Site Campground (POCATELLO, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Malad Summit Campground

Cell signal at Malad Summit Campground (POCATELLO, ID): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Malad Summit Campground

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POCATELLO, ID, ID★ 4.3 (39 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.The campground is settled in a dense forest of maple trees, which offer plentiful shade. Stately Douglas fir trees dot the landscape.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV125 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites3 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You have a large RV trailer — the road in is extremely narrow and may cause difficulty.✕ You require RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.✕ You need modern restroom facilities — vault toilets only, though kept clean.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Camp host Lamar goes above and beyond

build a relationship with the host upon arrival.

Water spigots lack trailer fill capability; bring creative solutions for RV water needs.

Arrive early

federal campground with only 6 sites requires booking well in advance.

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round per verified data, though seasonal operations noted as a known issue.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks, Mule Deer, and Uinta Ground Squirrels frequent the area.

Location

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208-236-7500· Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Getting there →

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

Campground entrance

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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Caribou-Targhee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Caribou-Targhee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Malad Summit Campground cost per night?+
Malad Summit Campground costs $20–$80 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Malad Summit Campground open?+
Malad Summit Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Malad Summit Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Malad Summit Campground?+
Malad Summit Campground can accommodate RVs up to 125 feet.
How do I make reservations at Malad Summit Campground?+
Malad Summit Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Malad Summit Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Malad Summit Campground is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Malad Summit Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Malad Summit Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$20 /night★ 4.3 (39)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Malad Summit Guard Station

POCATELLO, ID

From $60/night

Third Creek Group Site

POCATELLO, ID

From $80/night

Scout Mountain Campground

POCATELLO, ID

From $20/night

Mink Creek Group Site Campground

POCATELLO, ID

From $80/night

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