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Description: Also known as Malad Summit campground. 6200-foot elevation. 13 campsites and 1 group site, which can accomodate up to 125 people/25 vehicles, on Mill Creek, in Summit Canyon. Group site has large tables, campfire ring, and grills. Wright Creek National Recreation Trail begins 1/4 mile away from the campground. Hiking, OHV/ATV,mountain biking, and horse riding trails are in this area. Just west of the campground is the trailhead for Summit Canyon, which branches off in two directions. A corral and loading ramp are available for visitors with horses. Fishing in the creek.

The adjacent Summit Ranger Station is on the Register of Historic Places. The Elkhorn Mountain region features high peaks, and is the largest roadless area in the Bannock Range. The steep slopes of the canyon are thickly forested with pine and fir, maple, and aspen. The trail passes through the saddle north of the summit. Area wildlife includes mule deer, and some elk, cougar, and bear.

Location: From Malad City, go north 11 miles on I-15 to Exit 22,then north 3 miles on old Hwy 191 to Forest Road 041,then 3 miles on FR 041. Latitude: 42.35028 Longitude: -112.27583

Address: Westside Ranger District Malad Office Caribou -Targhee National Forest 195 South 300 East Malad, ID 83252		Phone: (208) 766-5900
Season: mid May - mid November; year round		Fee: per night:$10/ single;$20/double; $50/group site

Reservations: tel: 1-877-444-6777 | link: www.recreation.gov

Activities indicates availability indicates unavailability
Biking	Fishing	Picnicking
Boating (Motorized)	Hiking/Backpacking	Scenic Driving
Boating (Non-motorized)	Horseback Riding
Boating (WW)	Hunting	Water Sports
Camping		Wildlife Viewing
Caving	Off Highway Vehicles	Winter Sports
Climbing
Services and Facilities indicates availability indicates unavailability indicates the service or facility is accessible to people with disabilities
Visitor Center	Group Campgnd	RV Sites
Exhibits	Campgnd, Primitive	Electric Hookup
Interpretive Programs	Drinking Water	Dump Station
Cultural-Historic Sites	Restrooms	Boat Ramp
Campgnd, Developed	Showers	Marina
		Rental Cabins
Notes: 60ft maximum vehicle length. Group site accommodates larger RV's and trailers. Pack out trash. $5/extra vehicle fee.


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