Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234609
When Malad Summit Guard Station reopens
Malad Summit Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
7
Only 7 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 159 open for online reservation · 23 reserved · 1 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
13.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 159 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online13.1%
Open site-nights159 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)23 / 182
Weekday openings99
Weekend openings60
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 99 fall on weekdays and 60 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027April holds the most room. 30 of 30 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no site is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Friday and Saturday have no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open. Christmas: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 159 |
This site currently has 159 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Nov 4
Next open weekendSat · Nov 7
The next bookable night is Nov 4; the first open weekend starts Nov 7. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
159 open site-nights across 1 site at Malad Summit Guard Station, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 16 2-night, 14 3-night, 4 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 4 at site 01.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 50 ft | None | 159 | 52 nights | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +147 more |
About Malad Summit Guard Station
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 plowed road to reach the cabin. The guard station offers many amenities for a comfortable stay, but fewer conveniences are available in winter.
Recreation
The surrounding area offers a variety of recreational activities. Trails are provided for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and off-road vehicles ( Idaho OHV safety message ).
Anglers can fish for small brook trout in Mill Creek. Hunting for game and game birds is another popular pastime.
Facilities
Malad Summit Guard Station is located near Mill Creek. The cabin can sleep six people on the three bunkbeds provided.
Amenities include three bunkbeds with mattresses, a wood stove, table with four chairs, a broom and dustpan, vacuum, cook prep area, and sink. Electrical appliances include space heater, lights, and induction stove.
A single vault toilet, campfire ring, grill, lantern post, and picnic tables are located outside the cabin.
Parking can accommodate up to three RVs.
The cabin's water is shut off late September to May. Winter guests need to bring their own water.
Forest road 041 is not maintained/plowed in the winter months. When snow accumulation doesn't allow for vehicles to access the cabin via Forest Road 041, cabin renters can park at the overnight winter parking area past the cattleguard at the USFS boundary. Cabin renters should not park on private property before the cattleguard. The overnight parking area is signed and can accommodate up to 4 vehicles. Renters can hike, snowshoe, cross-country ski, or snowmobile to Malad Summit Guard Station.
Guests may find limited dishes and cookware. Bedding, towels, first aid and emergency supplies, matches, lanterns, and flashlights are not provided.
Guests are expected to clean the cabin and pack out their trash before leaving. Cleaning supplies are available. Guests should bring their own garbage bags and pack out all trash.
Malad Summit Guard Station is managed by Pinnacle Parks Llc under a special use permit with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. For questions please contact 208-757-3999 between the hours of 8am and 9pm.
Natural Features
The rustic single-room cabin is tucked into a deciduous and conifer forest at an elevation of around 6,000 feet. Mill Creek meanders through the site.
The front porch invites guests to sit and enjoy views of the forest and possible wildlife sightings. Black bears, wolves, elk, moose, mule deer, bison, grizzly bears, mountain lions and pronghorn are some of the species native to the area ( bear safety tips ).
1 monitored siteRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 15
Getting there
Malad Guard Station is located 11 miles north of Malad, ID. On 1-15, take Exit 22 (Devil Creek Reservoir). Go north on N. Old Highway 191 for 3.5 miles. Turn left on E11000N/Forest Road 041 and cross over the interstate, drive 1.3 miles. At the bend keep right and continue on Forest Road 041 road for another mile. At the forest boundary there will be a Malad Summit Cabin sign and entrance gate. The cabin is located a few hundred feet past the entrance gate. Call the Westside Ranger District for winter parking instructions and access at 208-236-7500.
4350 Cliffs Drive, Pocatello, ID 83204208-236-7500
BikingBirdingCampingCross Country SkiingFishingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingMountain BikingOff Highway Vehicle TrailsPhotographySnowmobileSnowshoeingWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234609 · facility
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Roll CS-234609 · Malad Summit Guard Station · Pocatello ID12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Malad Summit Guard Station?
Reservations for Malad Summit Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 159 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (86.9%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 7 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Malad Summit Guard Station?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Malad Summit Guard Station in the last 7 days, 4 over 30 days and 7 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Malad Summit Guard Station?
14 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 7 at site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Malad Summit Guard Station fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Malad Summit Guard Station?
April 2027, with 30 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 30.
When is the next open date at Malad Summit Guard Station?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Nov 4 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Nov 7. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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