Malad Summit Campground, Pocatello, ID

Malad Summit Campground is located in the Westside Ranger District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest (1 hr south of Pocatello, ID) with an elevation of 6,199 feet. There are a total of 4 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the beginning of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 125 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $80.00. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.

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Campsite Reviews (35)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		63%
4 star		23%
3 star		3%
2 star		0%
1 star		6%

@RodneyL7566985 · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #8

Beautiful campsite. Shade and waterfalls made for a cool and relaxing climate. Camp hosts were welcoming. They gave tips and info about interesting natural sights.

@StevenOADA6B3A · Camped on Aug 2, 2024 at Campsite #2

Great small campground for smaller trailers( 20-25 ft. ). Green and pretty quiet. Theres a dirtroad right across the creek but you dont really hear it from the sound of the water. Camp hosts are very helpful and keep the area clean.

@JamesK1667053 · Camped on Jul 29, 2024 at Campsite #6

The campground was very clean. The camp Host was outstanding.

@EmilyW1064864 · Camped on Jul 5, 2024 at Campsite #11

Gorgeous campground! Nicely spaced lots, so much greenery, and the little creeks are beautiful and fun to wade in. We all loved it. Make sure to pick up your supplies well ahead of the campground--there isn't much close by in terms of stores.

@JoeS9925475 · Camped on May 28, 2024 at Campsite #6

Very secluded location. Restrooms were very clean. The only downside were the bugs in the afternoon and evening.

@JonahS385250C4 · Camped on Sep 8, 2023 at Campsite #13

This is such a beautiful area that means so much to myself and my family. Over the past couple years we have watched the new camp hosts ruin the campground and the experience of campers here. I highly recommend camping outside of the campground just to avoid the camphosts and their power trip. When camping in the campground, expect the hosts to walk through your camp without notice/rummage around your things while you're gone/and threaten to call the cops as soon as they meet you. You can follow all the rules and the hosts will still greet you with a threat of calling the cops if you "choose to act up." The inconvenience of camping outside of the campground is absolutely worth it if it means avoiding these terrible indiviudals that have been put in as camphosts.

@CraigS2150196 · Camped on Jun 20, 2023 at Campsite #3

The mosquitos were really bad. Without a wood fire it was impossible to be outside our tents. Once we started and kept a fire going, including some greener wood branches to make more smoke, we were able to keep them at bay. Once the fire was out we had to retreat to our tents or car to avoid being carried away by them. We got to the campsite after several days of hard rain, so that is why they were so thick. The out houses were great, smelled not too bad, if you keep the lid down when not in use, and the door to it shut at all times. Scenery up the trail head was wonderful, but you had to keep moving or be eaten alive by mosquitos. We forgot our deet spray, out bad.

@GaylordFC1C5F1 · Camped on Jun 7, 2023 at Campsite #5

I reserved site 5 but set up in site 7 as it was not reserved. I pd on line for site 5 and 7 was the same price. Camp hosts insisted I pay them for site 7 as well. They also insisted on paying for an extra car even tho my Motorhomes was a small van and took up less space than a small trailer. I stated my case but they insisted firmly. So I paid it. Bathrooms were clean and overall a good camping place.

@StephenO904319 · Camped on Aug 21, 2022 at Campsite #3

Nice and shaded sites, great hosts

@BrianD6953183 · Camped on Aug 20, 2022 at Campsite #2

Arrived later than planned so didn't get to truly enjoy the campground. The site was great, right alongside of a creek, and the only downside was the main road was just on the other side of the creek so there was traffic noise. But all things considered, it was very nice.

@KennethS576281 · Camped on Aug 18, 2022 at Campsite #4

We have a 30 ft Class C RV and we booked through recreation.gov. The web site indicated that the site was suitable for a 30 ft RV or 30 ft trailer. While the site may have accommodated a 30 ft RV, the approach and maneuvering to park in the site was NOT suitable. Could not back in to our site, or probably any other site. On departure we had to use the turn around at the end of the road. Required dozens of forward and reverse maneuvers to make the turn. Leaving our site and departing the campground took over an hour.

@JamesK1667053 · Camped on Jul 25, 2022 at Campsite #8

We had a great time. And all worked great.

@JamesK1667053 · Camped on Jul 25, 2022 at Campsite #4

Campground was clean. The restrooms were clean and even smelled good.

@jonC3773603 · Camped on Jun 30, 2022 at Campsite #5

What a beautiful campground! Although small in terms of the number of sites, the sites are spacious and well placed, shady and well maintained. The restrooms are vault toilets, but clean and nice. The hosts John and Tami were extremely friendly and fun to visit with. The proximity to an extensive network of established ATV trails and the Downata water park in Downey made this a nice venue with lots of options for adventures outside of the campground. Definitely two thumbs up for us! Most definitely we would come again.

@EmmieB9036878 · Camped on Jun 25, 2022 at Campsite #5

Clean, shady, very friendly hosts! Such a beautiful site, we were there in June and were surrounded by the prettiest butterflies! Not too buggy otherwise.

@BrianD6953183 · Camped on Aug 5, 2021 at Campsite #8

Great place, great camp host.

@LisaC6980823 · Camped on Aug 5, 2021 at Campsite #13

There was plenty of parking for at least 8 trailers and 6 other cars.

@LisaC954 · Camped on Aug 5, 2021 at Campsite #13

There was plenty of parking for at least 8 trailers and 6 other cars.

@BrianD429 · Camped on Aug 5, 2021 at Campsite #8

Great place, great camp host.

@TammyT859 · Camped on Jul 26, 2021 at Campsite #2

Very clean and quiet. Lots of shade. Just a beautiful campground.

@ShawnM180 · Camped on Jul 16, 2021 at Campsite #2

Clean and in a beautiful area!

@JackieC803 · Camped on Jun 14, 2021 at Campsite #13

The Group site at Malad Summit campground was great. There was lots of shade and the dedicated tent sites made it super easy to set up a couple of the tents we had. There were other places that also made great tent sites. The very long picnic tables were great for eating, crafting and gathering in general. The fire pit and seating were the perfect place to cook s'mores and tinfoil dinners. The bathrooms were clean and well kept. The camp host was friendly and helpful. All of the adults that came up said that this would be a great place to hold a family Reunion. I look forward to coming back.

@StevenA814 · Camped on Jun 7, 2021 at Campsite #13

Spacious group area, lots of shade and close to a water fall and things to do. Perfect group area for a family reunion with all the picnic tables, large fire pit and well kept bathrooms in the camp.

@ShaneG640 · Camped on May 28, 2021 at Campsite #3

Such a beautiful spot. We're traveling with an 18ft camper trailer and loved it here!

@MatthewB888 · Camped on Sep 10, 2020 at Campsite #3

Beautiful sites. Great and friendly host.

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