Malad Summit Campground
Downey, Idaho · 6,201 ft · In Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,201 ft (1,890 m)6,201 ft1,890 m
Sites6
Malad Summit Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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
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- 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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Malad Summit Guard Station
Public Land · 0.6 mi · Downey
Devil Creek RV Park
Campground · 4.9 mi · Malad City
Cherry Creek Campground
Campground · 7.9 mi · Oxford
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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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