Malad Summit Guard Station Campground and Camping

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Malad Summit Guard Station is located within the Mill Creek Drainage, Mill Creek runs through the site. The rustic one-room cabin offers a secluded retreat on fenced acre, surrounded by scenic high country views. Fishing, hunting, scenic hiking trails and ATV trails are available during the snow-free season. In winter, the cabin can be reached by snow machine, cross-country skies, or snow shoes (about 1/2 miles from the plowed road). The Malad Summit Cabin offers a mudroom with shower facilities. The main room serves as the kitchen, sink and sleeping room. Cabin amenities include a wood stove, propane heater, propane stove/oven, large propane fridge, propane water heater, two bunk beds, two folding cots, two folding chairs and a large table w/four chairs. Adjacent to the cabin, is a single stall vault toilet building, fire ring, and picnic table (seats six). A small front porch offers an enclosed view of the woods. Corrals are available for stock. There is parking space available for three RVs. Wood for the wood stove and fire ring is seasonally available, and stacked adjacent to the cabin. Some pots, pans and dishes may be available, but it is suggested that guests bring their own cooking supplies and dinnerware. Bunk beds have mattresses (sealed in plastic); guests must provide their own bedding. Brooms and dust pans are provided, but guests need to bring their own dish soap, cleaning supplies and garbage bags. The cabin is a "Pack In /Pack Out" facility, which means all garbage goes home with the guests. Pets are allowed, but guests must ensure no damage to furnishings, no harassment of wildlife, and guests must clean up after their animals. Please, no smoking in the cabin. Leave the cabin clean and orderly. This facility and the surrounding forest belong to you. Off-road vehicle stickers are required for ATVs, motorcycles, and snowmobiles using the area. Hunting and fishing are regulated by Idaho State Fish and Game, phone 208.232.4703. The Local District Office telephone number is 208-236-7500. The district office is open Mon-Fri 7:45am to 4:30pm, closed on Federal Holidays.Security is provided by periodic patrols by county sheriffs.

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Alerts and Important Information Reservations MUST be made at least 4 days in advance. Check-In Time is at 2:00 pm and Check-Out Time is at 12:00 noon. Lighting instructions will be posted in the cabin. For your own safety, please read and follow them carefully before lighting any appliances. Very few cooking utensils, dishes, and cups are provided. Dish soap, hand soap, personal supplies, etc. are not available. Please leave the dishes and cabin clean for the next occupant. You are responsible for the removal of your own trash from the cabin. Water is not available after November 5th due to freezing temperatures * Fees are nonrefundable. Any questions please contact the Westside Ranger District @ 208-236-7500 or visit the office at 4350 Cliffs Drive, Pocatello, Idaho 83204. * Please call the district office at (208) 236-7500, 4 days prior to your arrival to confirm the security combination.The district office is open Mon-Fri 7:45am to 4:30pm, closed on Federal Holidays. Winter access is by snowmobiles, ski or snow shoe only. Malad Summit Guard Station coordinates are as follows: N - 42 (degrees) 21', 03.7" W - 112 (degrees) 15', 51.9"

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Preston, ID
208-236-7500

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