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The entrance to Malad Summit Campground
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Malad Summit Campground

Downey, Idaho · 6,201 ftIn Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Photos: USFS

At a glance

5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$20–$40recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
6From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
6,201 ft1,890 m
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites6

Malad Summit Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 2 staff entries left out.

Amenities

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  • ADA accessible
  • Campfires allowed

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About

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

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

Report signal

FCC map: no coverage reported

  • VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Malad Summit Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny, 1% chance of rain46°37°
  • ThuSunny54°37°
  • FriSunny57°40°
  • SatSunny56°41°
  • SunSunny56°42°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

42.35028, -112.27583
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Downey
Park
Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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