Mcclendon Spring Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 12:40AM MDT until October 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 427... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
About
McClendon Spring Campground sits in the Cotterel Mountains of south-central Idaho, managed by the BLM Burley Field Office. The site holds historical significance as a favored resting spot for emigrants traveling the California Trail during westward expansion. Today it serves as a base for exploring the surrounding public lands. The semi-developed campground offers primitive camping with minimal facilities. Activities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, and hunting for upland birds and deer. OHV use is permitted in designated areas. The remote location provides mountain views overlooking the Malta valley. This is a first-come, first-served campground with no reservations accepted. Campers should come prepared with their own water supply and plan to pack out all trash. The site is accessible via Highway 77 west of Malta, following posted signs.
Directions
Located approximately 5 miles northwest of Malta, Idaho. Follow signs from Highway 77 west of Malta.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| BLM_ID_BurleyOffice@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (208) 677-6600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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