Malad Summit Campground
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- 8
- sites
- May–Jun, Sep
- best months
Is Malad Summit Campground open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
As of · Source: USFS · Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 8 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 6,192 ft
- Near PocatelloWestside Ranger District · Caribou-Targhee National Forest
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.
Local outfitters
- Cowboy RV35 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep
Best time to visit Malad Summit Campground
Best months: May–June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
32° / 14°
Feb
37° / 18°
Mar
48° / 25°
Apr
58° / 31°
May
67° / 38°
Jun
78° / 44°
Jul
89° / 51°
Aug
88° / 49°
Sep
77° / 41°
Oct
62° / 31°
Nov
46° / 23°
Dec
34° / 16°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Downey, ID, 9.3 mi away at 4,865 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Malad Summit Campground
8 sites for group and tent and RV camping