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Malad Summit Campground

Caribou National Forest · Downey, ID

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  • Operator:208-236-7500
  • Address:4350 CLIFFS DRIVE · Downey, ID · 83204
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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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 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. Single-family campsites are also available within the campground. Each 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. 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.

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Well reviewed4.4

49 camper reviews on Recreation.gov

Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Major Issues

Average 0.7 of 4 bars · 32 reports across 3 carriers

Phone calls drop frequently; text messages delayed. No data, or mostly unusable data. Signal may be limited to small areas of site/facility. No social media.

  • Verizon

    No Service

    0.1/4

    14 reports

  • AT&T

    Some Coverage

    1.9/4

    8 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Major Issues

    0.5/4

    10 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

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Individual Sites (8)

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Loop MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

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Loop MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

Check official pricing Max 8 guests80 ft
CampsiteStandardPull-throughPets OKCampfires
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Loop MALAD SUMMIT CAMPGROUND

Check official pricing Max 8 guests60 ft
CampsiteStandardAccessiblePets OKCampfires
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