Best Cabin Camping near Malad City, ID
Malad Summit Guard Station offers rustic cabins 42 miles southeast of Malad City, providing basic accommodations with electric hookups, toilets, and drinking water. The cabin requires advance reservation and provides proximity to outdoor recreation. "This cabin needs to be reserved first and foremost. It is close to the reservoir if you need to cool off and there is also the creek which runs right next to it," notes a visitor. The guard station features picnic areas and is accessible via drive-in, though larger vehicles may face challenges navigating the narrow access road.
Downata Hot Springs in nearby Downey provides several cabin options ranging from small units for couples to larger family accommodations with lofts. The cabins include private bathrooms, microwaves, and some offer full kitchens. Most cabins at Downata Hot Springs are pet-friendly and include amenities like television and DVD players. A recent review noted, "We rented a cabin three times this last winter. Great little cabins with bathrooms the hot pools were 100 feet away and a heated swimming pool." Reservations are essential, particularly during peak summer months when the hot springs and water slides attract families.
Cabin guests should verify what supplies are included with their rental. The smaller cabins typically offer limited kitchen facilities—microwaves and coffee makers—while larger units may include full kitchens with basic cookware. Most provide beds with mattresses, but visitors should bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Several campgrounds with cabins operate seasonally between April and October, though some like Cub River Lodge & RV Park remain open year-round. On-site markets at Downata Hot Springs and several KOA locations stock basic provisions, firewood, and snacks, eliminating the need to bring all supplies from home.
