Malad Summit Guard Station

Downey, Idaho · 6,001 ft · In Caribou-Targhee National Forest

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At a glance

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

Price per night: $60recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites: 1From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups: Not yet known
Elevation: 6,001 ft (1,829 m)6,001 ft1,829 m
Pets: Allowed
Big rigs: Yes
Season: Not yet known
Cell signal: Not yet known

Sites1

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

Site	Type	Longest rig	People	Open
01	Cabin	50 ft	15

01Cabin · up to 15 people50 ft

All 1 shown · by site number

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Amenities

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Campfires allowed
Toilets

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Overview

Malad Summit Guard Station is located 14 miles north of Malad, Idaho on Malad Pass just off I-15. The rustic one-room cabin is in a forested setting in narrow Mill Creek Drainage, and offers a secluded retreat on fenced acreage surrounded by scenic high country views.

The original guard station was established in 1908, but was replaced by the existing cabin in 1934. The cabin is accessible by car when there is no snow. Guests should be prepared in snowy conditions to ski, snowshoe or snowmobile half a mile from the

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