Can you reserve a site at Malad Summit Campground?

Yes, Malad Summit Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Malad Summit Campground have?

8 sites in total, of which 6 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Malad Summit Campground?

125 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Malad Summit Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Malad Summit Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Malad Summit Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Malad Summit Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Malad Summit Campground, Idaho — 6 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

6 bookable sites
8 sites in total, including non-bookable
3 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 125 ft
Up to 125 people per site
Loops: MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

Site types

5 Standard Nonelectric
2 Management
1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

8 campsites at Malad Summit Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
002	MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	80 ft	8	🐾
003	MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
004	MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
005	MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
006	MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	80 ft	8	🐾
008	MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	♿ 🐾
011	MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	16	♿ 🐾
013	MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	125 ft	125	♿ 🐾

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.

42.35028, -112.27583 · 42°21'1.0"N 112°16'33.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	32	37	48	58	67	78	89	88	77	62	46	34
Low °F	14	18	25	31	38	44	51	49	41	31	23	16
Precip in	1.1	1.1	1.5	1.5	2.3	1.3	1.0	1.0	1.4	1.3	1.1	1.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Malad Summit Campground

Can you reserve a site at Malad Summit Campground?: Yes, Malad Summit Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Malad Summit Campground have?: 8 sites in total, of which 6 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Malad Summit Campground?: 125 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Malad Summit Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Malad Summit Campground.
Does Malad Summit Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Malad Summit Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Malad Summit Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Malad Summit Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Malad Summit Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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Restrictions:

ATV's or ORV's are allowed on designated trails only. No riding in campground. All pets must be on a leash. All equipment must fit on the site pad. No horses allowed.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Malad Summit Campground

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Hawkins Reservoir Campground 11.5 mi · Campground
Goodenough Creek Campground 21 mi · Campground
Dry Canyon Campground 21.3 mi · Campground
Redpoint Campground 27.6 mi · Campground
Maple Grove Campground 28.1 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 208-236-7500
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Malad Summit Campground