## Overview

Third Creek Group Campground is located just 12 miles northeast of Malad,
Idaho, on the Weston Highway near Deep Creek Reservoir. Visitors enjoy
exploring the local trail system and fishing at Deep Creek.

## Recreation

Third Creek Trailhead is adjacent to the campground, complete with hitching
racks for horses. It accesses the Oxford Peak Trail System and is open to
hikers, bikers, motorcyclists and off-road vehicle users as well.  
  
Deep Creek Reservoir offers good trout, as well as boating and swimming
opportunities.

## Facilities

Third Creek Trailhead is adjacent to the campground, complete with hitching
racks for horses. It accesses the Oxford Peak Trail System and is open to
hikers, bikers, motorcyclists and off-road vehicle users as well.  
  
Deep Creek Reservoir offers good trout, as well as boating and swimming
opportunities.

## Natural Features

The group site lies in an open, flat area in Weston Canyon at an approximate
elevation of 5,000 feet. Pines and hardwoods are scattered around the edges of
the campground, which receives snow through the winter.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Third Creek Group Campground is located just 12 miles northeast of Malad, Idaho, on the Weston Highway near Deep Creek Reservoir. Visitors enjoy exploring the local trail system and fishing at Deep Creek.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Third Creek Trailhead is adjacent to the campground, complete with hitching racks for horses. It accesses the Oxford Peak Trail System and is open to hikers, bikers, motorcyclists and off-road vehicle users as well.<br/>
<br/>
Deep Creek Reservoir offers good trout, as well as boating and swimming opportunities.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Third Creek Trailhead is adjacent to the campground, complete with hitching racks for horses. It accesses the Oxford Peak Trail System and is open to hikers, bikers, motorcyclists and off-road vehicle users as well.<br/>
<br/>
Deep Creek Reservoir offers good trout, as well as boating and swimming opportunities.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The group site lies in an open, flat area in Weston Canyon at an approximate elevation of 5,000 feet. Pines and hardwoods are scattered around the edges of the campground, which receives snow through the winter.

THIRD CREEK GROUP SITE

Third Creek Campground in late fall

Third Creek Campground's wooden sign next to the entrance

Third Creek Campground Sign

A tree in Third Creek Campground

The view of Third Creek Campground from the entrance

Wide view of the entire campground on a mostly clear, sunny day

Vault toilets at Third Creek campground

Many picnic benches under a pavilion

Third Creek Group Site

## 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

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.

## 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).

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (208) 236-7500.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The surrounding area offers a variety of recreational activities. Trails are provided for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and off-road vehicles (<a href="http://www.recreation.gov/marketing.do?goto=%2Fsafety.htm" rel="nofollow">Idaho OHV safety message</a>).<br><br><br><br>Anglers can fish for small brook trout in Mill Creek. Hunting for game and game birds is another popular pastime.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The surrounding area offers a variety of recreational activities. Trails are provided for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and off-road vehicles (<a href="http://www.recreation.gov/marketing.do?goto=%2Fsafety.htm" rel="nofollow">Idaho OHV safety message</a>).<br><br><br><br>Anglers can fish for small brook trout in Mill Creek. Hunting for game and game birds is another popular pastime.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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.<br><br> 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 (<a href="http://www.recreation.gov/marketing.do?goto=%2FwildlifeAlert.html" rel="nofollow">bear safety tips</a>).</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (208) 236-7500.

Dining and cooking prep area

Back porch of the Malad Summit Guard Station.

Malad Summit Guard Station Back Porch

The back picnic area offers 3 picnic tables, a campire ring, a barbeque, and a lantern post.

Picnic area

The living room has a wooden couch with cushions and a bunk bed.

Living room with a bunk bed

The vault toilet is walking distance from the cabin.

Restrooms are located near the cabin.

Renters will need to call to get the access code to the entrance gate and cabin.

Access road to Malad Summit Cabin.

Cabin rental includes an electric oven, cooking prep area, refrigerator, and dining table.

Dining and kitchen area

Views of the access gate

A cozy kitchen area.

A beautiful fall day at Malad Guard Station

Malad Guard Station

Malad Summit Guard Station

## 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

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.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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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